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How to Study Bees
Article by Angela Prada. Photos by richardskolnikphotography.com Studying bees in your backyard is a fascinating way to learn about native pollinators. With just a bit of patience, watching these busy insects move from flower to flower…

A 2025 Round-Up and a 2026 Challenge
© Steve Cary, April 1, 2026 We have four items for you this time around – a nice spring mix: a brief prize from Spain, Mike T’s summary of 2025 observations, my quick review of…

Tips for Fire-Safe, Pollinator Friendly Landscapes in Los Alamos County
Written by Angela Prada Maintaining a fire‑safe yet pollinator‑friendly landscape in the high desert climate of Los Alamos, NM is entirely achievable by combining smart design with timely upkeep. The first thing to consider is…

Aspen Trees, So Much More Than a Tree
By Selvi Viswanathan Aspen trees grow all the time even in Winter despite being deciduous trees. Beneath their thin white outer bark layer, there’s a thin green photosynthetic layer that allows the tree to create…
