Sparrows affected by Pesticides
Neonics caused sparrows to drop a quarter of their body weight in three days. Sparrows eating pesticide laden seeds lost their ability to travel north. Affected sparrows lingered two to […]
Pollinators
Decline in Songbirds due to Chemical Use
Bird biodiversity is declining. There is a 29% total bird decline since 1970. Birds are a critical part of the living tapestry. When birds decline, pest increases and pollination decreases.
Pollinator Corridors Deemed Important
Pollinators are experiencing a remarkable decline. Loss of habitat is one of the reasons. Developments wipe out pollinator habitat. When urban sprawl occurs, pollinator habitat shrinks. This shrinking creates islands
Bees Declared Important Species on Earth
The Earth Watch Institute declared bees necessary for every other being on earth. The Royal Geographical Society has declared the loss of bees by 90%. Without bees and other pollinators,
Cullowhee Native Plant Conference 2025
From July 16–19, 2025, Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, NC hosted the annual Cullowhee Native Plant Conference, drawing botanists, conservationists, educators, nursery professionals, and plant enthusiasts from across the Southeast
State by State Actions to Protect Pollinators
States are key actors in decisions affecting pollinators. Pollinators are the keystone species for the planet’s survival. Pollinators continue to experience a decline. Pollinators are responsible for one of every
Imminent Extinction Classification for American Bumblebee in Canada
42 of the more than 850 species of bees in Canada are necessary to grow crops. Apples, tomatoes, blueberries, legumes, trees, shrubs, and wildflowers rely on pollination. No pollination means
Insects are Key for Life on Earth
Insects outweigh humanity by a factor of 17. Insects are disappearing faster than other species on Earth. Scientists estimate 40% of all insect species will become endangered over the next
Silent Earth by Dave Goulson
Mr. Goulson takes us through the causes of insect decline. He suggests ways we can support insects. Check your local library, Thrift Books, or Amazon to obtain a copy
Insect Apocalypse
Insect populations continue to decline by a rate of 2.5%/year. https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/story/insect-declines-are-stark-warning-humanity#:~:text=Many%20people%20think%20of%20insects,without%20them%20we%20are%20doomed.
California Honeybee die-off Discovered
the combination of insecticides (thought safe) for honeybees plus fungicides together impact developing larvae. They decided to not apply the insecticides during bloom season. https://phys.org/news/2019-02-culprit-honeybee-deaths-california-almond.html
Bringing Nature Home: How You can Sustain Wildlife with Native Plants
Doug Tallamy is an entomologist, ecologist, and conservationist known for his work on the importance of native plants in supporting biodiversity. He created “Homegrown National Park” encouraging the public to