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More Pollinators in Peril: Bumblebees
A while back, we did a post on Pollinators in Peril, focusing on our native Mason Bees and how we can protect them by providing habitat. Last week Grist featured an piece by John Upton about another pollinator on the brink of extinction, bumblebees: Amid the plague of colony collapse disorder (CCD), some farmers are looking back to native pollinators like the rusty-patched bumblebee — as well as hummingbirds and butterflies — to help ensure that the nation can continue growing food. And in the process, they’re discovering a stinging reality that researchers have known for more than a...
Read MorePollinators in Peril: Mason Bees
Have you seen the Mason Bee Boxes in our Online Shop and wondered why in the world you might want one in your yard? Sure, they look amazing thanks to our participants and volunteer woodworkers, but they aren’t just for decorating your garden! These Bee Boxes offer precious habitat to one of the greatest native pollinators around. Mason Bees are extraordinary pollinators who are native to Colorado. You may know them as “Orchard Bees” because orchard growers love to have them pollinating their fruit. Mason Bees are shy and do not sting even though they are capable of stinging....
Read MoreGarden Tour Benefit – August 28, 2010
Join the fun at a Garden Tour starting at the EarthLinks’ Garden at 2828 Larimer, Denver, CO 80205, or at 8142 W. 22nd Way, Lakewood, CO 80214-5506! Cost is $10.00 in advance or $12.00 at the door. All proceeds benefit EarthLinks! See the rain barrels, bat boxes and bee boxes in person, along with composting and beekeeping information! Time is from 9 am to 2 pm on August 28, 2010. More than 20 gardens are participating! Tickets can be purchased by calling the office, 303-389-0085 or from our on-line...
Read MoreBee the Change 2009
Our 6th annual fundraising event, “Bee the Change – In Support of EarthLinks!” was held on September 24, 2009 at the Park Hill Golf Club, where 125 guests enjoyed a spirited evening of fellowship, good food, fun bidding on a wide variety of donated items, and zesty live music by the Prairie Chickens. The event raised over $20,000. to support our programs. Thanks to all who attended, donated items, and helped sponsor “Bee the Change!” Click here to see photos of the event. We established a new award in honor of EarthLinks’ co-foundresses, Bette Ann Jaster, OP, and Cathy Mueller,...
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