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Tag Archives: bees

Ripples 8/18/22

Posted on August 12, 2022 by Jim KnickelbineAugust 18, 2022

As we creep into late summer, insects become more and more an important part of the landscape.  On warm days cicadas now sing from the trees, and at night more and more crickets sing as well. Color and sound are … Continue reading →

Posted in Pollinators | Tagged American, bees, bumblebees, eastern, lemon cuckoo, rusty patched

Ripples 6/23/22

Posted on June 23, 2022 by Nancy NabakJune 23, 2022

Written by Nancy Nabak, Communication Coordinator They aren’t normally considered caped heroes, but our pollinators are just that. Heroes. This week is National Pollinator Week and we’re happy to be celebrating our tiny-sized eco-celebrities. Pollinators, unfortunately, are decreasing in population … Continue reading →

Posted in Pollinators | Tagged bees, butterfly garden, decline, dependence, economy, Pollinator Week

Ripples 8/15/19

Posted on August 15, 2019 by Jim KnickelbineAugust 15, 2019

Late summer is a season of abundance. Birds, butterflies, wildflowers, mosquitoes- so many things seem to be at their peak now. For gardeners of either the cultivated or wild variety, the proof of their efforts is on display, and I … Continue reading →

Posted in Native Plants | Tagged bees, hummingbirds, lavender, oxeye sunflower, wild bergamot

Ripples 7/5/18

Posted on July 6, 2018 by Jim KnickelbineJuly 6, 2018

The progression of the summer season is very much evident now.  Although birds are still singing with as much enthusiasm as a month ago, many are already tending to young that have left the nest, or are raising a second … Continue reading →

Posted in Seasons | Tagged bees, butterflies, damselflies, dragonflies, identification, summer

Ripples 3/23/17

Posted on March 23, 2017 by Jim KnickelbineMarch 31, 2017

There is a lot of “buzz” about pollinators again lately and they certainly deserve some attention.  Last week, the rusty-patched bumblebee became the first species of its kind to be officially listed as endangered.  Cheerios is giving away free wildflower … Continue reading →

Posted in Pollinators | Tagged bees, insects, migrators, pesticides, rusty-patched bumblebee
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