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fromModern Farmer
1 day ago

How to Attract the 9 Beneficial Predators You Want on Your Land

Hoverflies, representing the family Syrphidae, are crucial to pest control on farms, feeding on a variety of harmful pests while also relying on nectar from flowering plants.
Agriculture
#biodiversity
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

California's native plants find refuge at Los Medanos College nature preserve

Los Medanos College Nature Preserve showcases California's native plants and increases biodiversity via its 2-acre sanctuary.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

California's native plants find refuge at Los Medanos College nature preserve

Los Medanos College Nature Preserve showcases California's native plants and increases biodiversity via its 2-acre sanctuary.
#water-conservation
Pets
fromwww.bostonherald.com
1 month ago

Bored with manicured lawns, some homeowners adopt No Mow May all year long

No Mow May promotes allowing natural growth for the benefit of pollinators and sustainable water usage.
Homeowners are transforming their lawns intentionally for ecological advantages.
Pets
fromwww.bostonherald.com
1 month ago

Bored with manicured lawns, some homeowners adopt No Mow May all year long

No Mow May promotes allowing natural growth for the benefit of pollinators and sustainable water usage.
Homeowners are transforming their lawns intentionally for ecological advantages.
California
fromKqed
1 month ago

A Scientist's Fight to Save Catalina Island's Plant Biodiversity | KQED

Kevin Alison passionately works to protect and propagate endangered plant species on Catalina Island.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Wildflowers blooming along revived river following California dam removals

"Native vegetation is the foundation of a healthy ecosystem. For example, plants provide habitat, stabilize soil and serve as forage for wildlife. They also attract insects that feed baby salmon and steelhead."
Portland food
#environmental-conservation
fromCbsnews
2 months ago
NYC politics

Volunteers hope to reduce wildfire risk in Brooklyn by planting less flammable vegetation

fromCbsnews
2 months ago
NYC politics

Volunteers hope to reduce wildfire risk in Brooklyn by planting less flammable vegetation

fromEarth911
3 months ago

Nativars and Heavy Lifters in the Garden

Native plants in nurseries, often hybrids called nativars, can be visually appealing but may not fulfill ecological roles like true natives do.
Environment
NYC startup
fromFast Company
3 months ago

This small tweak to California parks could help prevent fires

The Test Plot initiative in Elysian Park aims to restore native plant species to urban parks, enhancing ecological balance and climate resilience.
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