pollinators

• Pointe-Claire couple turns backyard into urban oasis

  Theo Wouters and his partner Roger Thibault created a wild backyard garden at their home in Pointe-Claire.

  Canada

  Aug 14, 2019
• Buzz, buzz: Orillia designated as ‘Bee City’ for protecting pollinators

  The designation was issued last week by Bee City Canada, an organization that recognizes communities and organizations taking steps or committed toward initiatives to support pollinators.

  Environment

  Jun 17, 2019
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• Entomologists fear urban beekeeping could be putting wild bees at risk

  Some entomologists are sounding the alarm that native bees could be in danger of being wiped out, because of the popularity of urban beekeeping.

  Canada

  Jun 7, 2019
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• World Bee Day: How beekeepers are keeping the pollinating buzz alive

  "I think we're here as a beacon to tell a message about what's happening to our environment, and I see that as as probably the most important role of a beekeeper nowadays."

  Canada

  May 20, 2019
• Living Prairie Museum abuzz over new conservation website

  The beebettermb.ca site gives Winnipeggers useful tips to create healthy habitats for bees, including information about native plants, garden designs, and more.

  Environment

  Apr 22, 2019
• More urban gardens encouraged to help save bees

  Bee-friendly gardens will help save declining bee populations, according to American conservationist Mace Vaughan.

  Environment

  Oct 13, 2018
• ‘Everyone can help’: Toronto city staff recommend strategy to protect pollinating insects

  As concerns remain about protecting at-risk insect pollinators essential for food development, City of Toronto staff are recommending several new measures to increase and improve the habitats of bees and butterflies.

  Environment

  Mar 30, 2018
• Bee friendly: City of Kawartha Lakes stands up for pollinators

  The City of Kawartha Lakes has joined the ranks of Bee Cities in Canada. Protecting the environment is a commitment the City Council has made and to that end, they are encouraging residents to support bees, butterflies and other pollinators which is the mission of Bee City Canada. “We are thrilled to be named the...

  Environment

  Jul 25, 2017