Author Archives: insect

Every month, the National Recreation and Park Association polls Americans on any and everything related to park and recreation issues. In this month’s poll, there were two questions: 1. Should communities have designated areas for plants that support pollinator species? … Continue reading →

Do you remember learning about insects when you were in school? Or if you’re in school currently, are there multiple chapters devoted to insects in your science textbook? Insects outnumber most other species beyond measure, yet new research has revealed … Continue reading →

Just published in the New York Times, this article details the dramatic decline of insect populations in recent history.  Have you ever heard of the ‘windshield phenomenon’?  If you’re old enough, think back twenty, thirty, forty years:  you’re driving down … Continue reading →

Audubon North Carolina has expanded their native plant list from 400 to 692 native and cultivated plants that thrive in North Carolina!  This list is a single source of recommended bird and pollinator-friendly plants that can be filtered by habitat, … Continue reading →

The leaves are falling and garden beds are looking drab.  You might look out your window and think it’s time to do some yard work.  Before you head out the door, remember there are many good reasons why you should … Continue reading →

Governor Roy Cooper has officially designated October 28 to November 3 as Native Plants Week in North Carolina, highlighting the importance of native plants to North Carolina’s natural heritage.  Last October (2017), First Lady, Kristin Cooper, hosted a special commemoration … Continue reading →

Just released!  Our Energy Committee has drafted a detailed guidance document for the creation of pollinator habitat on solar farms.  You can either navigate to our ‘Energy’ section (under the ‘Committees’ tab) to find the document and get more information, … Continue reading →

There have been ongoing discussions to determine the best strategy to attract pollinator and pest predators to agricultural fields.  Scientists have suggested that wildflowers as border crops may be effective.  However, there must be an ideal mix of natural habitat … Continue reading →