Large differences in flower characteristics between wildflowers with different pollinators are achieved by a few key genetic differences, according to a study by Carolyn Wessinger at the University of ...

As summer draws toward an end, many flowers are fading. But busy bees, butterflies, moths, hummingbirds and other wildlife are still hungry for pollen and nectar. “Late-season blooms are just as ...

Put down those pesticides. Stop sweeping away the beetles. And don't worry about that bat in the attic. Be grateful for it. So says the North American Pollinator Protection Campaign, the United States ...

A pile of sawn logs stacked neatly on the ground surrounded by greenery. - Beekeepx/Shutterstock Ever wondered where summer's birds and bees go when winter arrives? The answer is they don't really ...

When we see the first bit of green finally break through the earth or bud form on a tree outside our window, we know spring has indeed sprung. That’s when many of us start to think of our pollinator ...

Have you ever wondered why there’s so much buzz about saving the bees? They are notorious for crashing outdoor picnics and chasing fearful individuals (not that we would know). Bees are pollinators ...

Creating a pollinator-friendly garden is a great way to support bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other vital pollinators right in your own backyard. By planting a variety of native flowers that ...

Katie’s Krops, a youth-based nonprofit in Summerville with a mission to end hunger one vegetable garden at a time gathered the buzz on local pollinators Friday, Aug. 18, by participating in the Great ...

One of the major challenges faced by pollinators is that much of their habitat has been co-opted for human use. Usually, it’s altered in ways that make it inhospitable for pollinators as well as other ...

Visitors at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh explore an interactive maze as part of the "Amazing Pollinators" exhibit that opened Saturday, June 15, 2024. The "Amazing ...

Ever wondered where summer's birds and bees go when winter arrives? The answer is they don't really leave at all. Some of them are simply hunkered down in safe places nearby. Even though you've DIYed ...