hat can happen when neighbors come together to care for neglected land? In Philadelphia, the answer is pretty remarkable. The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s Philadelphia LandCare program works with neighborhood organizations
When was the last time you took a walk without worrying about how far you went or how quickly you got there? This week, slow down and let nature set
This week we explored a colorful prairie wildflower, discovered two small but fascinating butterflies, and learned why a patch of native grass is much more than just grass. How much
What happens when a beautiful native wildflower provides more than just a meal? Meet Purple Poppy Mallow (Callirhoe involucrata), also known as Winecups, and one of the butterflies that can
When we think about wildlife habitat, colorful wildflowers, shrubs, and trees often get all the attention. But look a little closer at a patch of native grasses, and you’ll discover
Small, fast, and easy to overlook—the Common Checkered-Skipper (Burnsius communis, formerly Pyrgus communis) proves that some of our most interesting butterflies come in tiny packages. 🔎 LOOK FOR THE CHECKERBOARD
Looking for a native plant that creates a spectacular carpet of color while providing food for pollinators? Meet Purple Poppy Mallow (Callirhoe involucrata), sometimes called Winecups for its brilliant, cup-shaped
Is it a hummingbird? A bumble bee? A moth? If you’ve ever seen a fuzzy little creature hovering in front of a flower and wondered what you were looking at,
You’ve been learning about some of the fascinating connections happening in our gardens and natural areas. How much do you remember? Ready? Test your nature knowledge with these five questions!
🌸🪰 BUZZ & BLOOM: Virginia Waterleaf & Bee Flies 🌿 Deep in the spring woodland, Virginia Waterleaf (Hydrophyllum virginianum) produces clusters of delicate white to lavender flowers—and if you stop
🖤🐝 Pollinator Spotlight: Great Black Wasp (Sphex pensylvanicus) Big, black, and a little intimidating at first glance, the Great Black Wasp (Sphex pensylvanicus) is actually a fascinating native pollinator and
🐝 Georgia Native Bee Spotlight Meet one of Georgia’s most important pollinators: the southeastern blueberry bee (Habropoda laboriosa). This fuzzy, fast-flying native bee is a spring specialist—and it has a
