Bees and other pollinators are suffering from loss of habitat and widespread use of pesticides. In the face of such news, it’s easy to become overwhelmed, and feel paralyzed by a sense of powerlessness.

But, you have more power than you may think.

Here’s just some of the ways you can help …

 

Your actions can help build the buzz!

City of Minneapolis Pollinator Resolution

In August 2015, the Minneapolis City Council passed a resolution to increase pollinator forage (including native plants) and decrease use of pesticides on all city-owned and controlled property and to encourage property owners throughout Minneapolis to adopt pollinator-friendly practices.
Read the Resolution.

Learn What You Can Do

Creating pollinator friendly places isn’t all that hard, it just takes a shift in how you care for the environment around you at your home, school, church, organization or business. Here’s some resources and tips to help you make your pollinator friendly place flourish!
Learn more.

Take the Pollinator Friendly Pledge

Join with others creating a network for pollinator safety! By simply not using any poisonous chemicals outdoors you will be making a HUGE difference. If you can, help build habitat for pollinators by planting and raising plants that provide the pollen and nectar that bees and other pollinators need. 
Take the Pledge.

Resources to

Bee The Change

Build the Buzz

Action Steps for Local Businesses

Garden and Hardware Stores:  Eliminate pesticides from the store inventory. Sell organic gardening supplies. Sell beneficial organisms such as lady bugs and nematodes. Sell pesticide free native pollinator plants. Offer …

Soil Matters

Creating Thriving Compost & Soil Biology

by Russ Henry Building a compost pile first thing this morning felt somehow ceremonial. After learning about compost making from Dr. Elaine Ingham this weekend with Jake Voit, Ross Abbey, Cherry Flowers, Karen Clark, Iman …