(by Diane De Luca) Step Five: Ditch the Pesticides Chemical pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides are significant threats to pollinators and the ecosystems they support. Many insecticides are broad-spectrum and can
Step Four: Provide Nesting and Shelter Spaces Pollinators need more than flowers – they also require safe, sheltered spaces to rest, nest, and overwinter. Providing a variety of nesting and
(by Diane De Luca) Step Three: Plan for Blooms All Season Pollinators need a continuous supply of nectar and pollen from early spring through late fall. Providing a sequence of
(by Diane De Luca) Step Two: Go Native! Native plants provide the best food and shelter for local pollinators because they have evolved alongside them for thousands of years, creating
(by Diane De Luca) Step One: Choosing the Right Location Creating a pollinator garden is one of the best ways to support bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other beneficial insects. The
(by Diane De Luca) Our “Build It And They Will Come” series begins today as we answer the question, “Why Create a Pollinator Garden?” Pollinators, including bees, butterflies, moths, beetles,
(Photo and article by Diane De Luca) Want to make a difference for pollinators? Creating a pollinator-friendly space in your backyard is easier than you think! By planting native species,
Join us with your 3-5 year-old at the John Brockway Nature Preserve for the final installment of the Spring 2025 Brockway Wee Explorers series! This program will focus on pollinators.
(by Diane De Luca) A groundbreaking study analyzing 12.6 million butterfly sightings reveals a disturbing reality: 22% Decline in butterfly numbers across the U.S. since 2000 – an alarming rate
Join NH Audubon staff and UNH Extension Master Gardener volunteers for a tour of the new City Library Pocket Pollinator Garden with an accompanying panel discussion. Crafts and activities will
