New Mexico’s Own Hairstreak Butterfly
The Juniper hairstreak, otherwise known as the Olive hairstreak, (Callophrys gryneus) is a native North American butterfly. This tiny butterfly […]
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pollinators
With the Return of Pollinators, Bee City Returns to iNaturalist
Butterflies, moths, hummingbirds, and bats are well-documented pollinators of native plants on the Pajarito Plateau. But smaller insects, particularly bees
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What do gardeners do in the winter?
Photo and blog by KokHeong McNaughton What do gardeners do in the winter months? We don’t hibernate like some animals,
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Fall Garden Maintenance for Pollinators
Learn how to help invertebrates and pollinators in the winter.
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Why Pesticides are Such a Bad Idea
At Bee City Los Alamos, we often talk about how pesticides are one of the most significant threats to pollinators. But, why are they such an issue?
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Some thoughts on how to design your pollinator paradise
If you are new to gardening, you may have questions about where and how to get started. A great first step is to do a site assessment of your yard.
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Are Butterflies Good Pollinators? It’s complicated.
Are butterflies good pollinators? Or, do they pollinate by accident? Does it matter? You decide.
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The Pollinator Demonstration Garden is coming together, thanks to our great volunteers!!
Volunteers help plant the Pollinator Demonstration Garden. Come volunteer with us June 29th, 2024 from 8AM to 11AM.
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The Pajarito Environmental Education Center & Bee City Los Alamos Launches the Backyard Pollinator Project
Apply now for our Backyard Pollinator Project Native Plant give-away.