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North Carolina Native Plants Week, October 28 – November 3

Posted on October 29, 2018 by insect

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 →

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North Carolina Solar Technical Guidance Document

Posted on October 29, 2018 by insect

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 →

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Study Reveals Best Use of Wildflowers to Benefit Crops on Farms

Posted on October 24, 2018 by insect

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 →

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Sunflower Pollen Effects on Bees

Posted on October 16, 2018 by insect

If you follow headlines and diligently read the news, there is often disconcerting research regarding the status of our native pollinators.  Here’s a break in that trend!  This study, conducted by one of our partners at NCSU, Dr. Rebecca Irwin, … Continue reading →

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