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🐝 Buzzing with Excitement! 🐝   Say “Ciao!” to Remedy’s newest rooftop tenants. Five Italian queen bees and their bustling hives have joined us at our Chicago Headquarters, thanks to the Remedy Green Team and our partnership with The Hive Supply!     Why Italian bees? They are excellent honey producers and one of the gentlest subspecies of honeybees, which makes them easier to manage and ideal for urban environments.    Why urban beekeeping?  Some of these facts might surprise you:   Honeybees are an essential pollinator of plants — along with butterflies, birds, bats, and other small mammals Three-quarters of the world’s flowering plants and 35% of food crops depend on pollinators to reproduce  Bees are in crisis — they are being killed off by agricultural chemicals, disease, and loss of habitat Studies show that honeybees thrive more in urban environments than in suburban or rural areas Cities are not ecological deserts — they provide a surprisingly diverse choice of pollen-bearing plants through parks, community gardens, backyards, playgrounds, street trees, and median strips Urban bees pollinate 8 times more plant species than urban or suburban bees Urban beehives produce more honey (56% more!) and have a better winter survival rate   All of this means corporate rooftops like ours are crucial sites for preserving pollinators and biodiversity.    Keep an eye out for more buzz-worthy updates on the progress of our hives.   #SaveTheBees #UrbanBeekeeping #Sustainability #Pollinators #ItalianHoneyBees #Chicago #HealthcareRealEstate

I was told to go pull some weeds as a kid and I really didn't want to. Maybe it was because it was hot or I didn't want to get off the couch but I remember not wanting to destroy something when I did not know what it was. We all chase pretty from time to time but this Earth Day/Week I challenge everyone to define the weeds. Identify what it is and understand how a weed might be the very thing that supports something else we love. So why Native Plants? Why are they so important? Well, over the next 7 days I'll share a few reasons. Earth Day is Monday, April 22nd and I challenge everyone to learn about a native plant and what it does for the local ecosystem. 🌿Reason #1 on Why Plant Natives? Habitat Provision 🌿 Native plants are not just beautiful; they are vital ecosystems for our local wildlife. They provide the necessary shelter and nesting sites that many birds, insects, and animals depend on for survival. By planting natives, we contribute to maintaining and enhancing biodiversity in our communities, which is essential for ecological balance and health. 🐦 For our feathered friends, native shrubs and trees offer protection and places to build nests. 🐝 Insects, including many pollinators, thrive among native flowers where they play a crucial role in pollination. 🦋 Additionally, native plants support biodiversity by sustaining a variety of animals, ensuring a healthier ecosystem. Let's embrace the beauty of natives not only for their aesthetic appeal but for the essential roles they play in our environment. Join us in planting more native plants and create a haven for wildlife right in our backyards. Together, we can foster a living landscape where nature and humanity thrive in harmony. Care to learn more about Native Plants and their role in our environment? Check out ServeScape's educational and inspirational resources: https://lnkd.in/e7C5VUPZ #PlantNative #HabitatProvision #EcoFriendly #SustainableGardening #Biodiversity #ServeScape #PlantJoy #ScapesOfTheSouth 🌱💚

Did you know, there are over 270 species of bees? 🐝 This recent article in The Guardian offers some fascinating insights into the biodiversity of bees. It also explains that alongside the increased popularity of beekeeping, particularly the keeping of honeybees, there is a very real need to focus on the different ways we can protect and support the environments that benefit solitary wild bees, which are at risk of being overwhelmed by growing populations of honeybees. Some of the ideas here include planting schemes to increase access to pollinators throughout the year, and avoiding the use of chemicals and pesticides in gardens and outdoor spaces. The thoughts shared in the article would be useful to use as prompts alongside our Year 2 enquiry of learning Why are bees so brilliant?, which can be found here: https://bit.ly/3JtRi9r

#Sustainability #education requires creating mindful public awareness. Amplifying the #interconnected narrative and #dynamic linkages between #economic growth, #communities and #planetary resources is crucial in the realm of #sustainabledevelopment. #Urbanisation globally for example represents a major proposed cause of pollinator decline particularly through: 👉 #alteration of #ecological features important to pollinators, such as food and nesting sites. 👉 #habitat loss and fragmentation. 👉 #pesticides, #pathogens and their interactions. Why is the decreasing pollinator population a cause for concern: 🌺Ecologists have highlighted the pivotal role that nectar rich diverse floral species has in supporting #pollinators and promoting #biodiversity. 🐝Birds, bats, bees, butterflies, beetles, and other small mammals that pollinate #plants are responsible for bringing us one out of every three bites of #food. 🦋Pollinators are essential sustainance of our #ecosystems producing our natural resources. 🪲Three-fourths of the world's flowering plants and about 35 percent of the world's food crops depend on pollinators to #reproduce. During a recent to the UK, I was fascinated by the country’s national strategy to address the issue of declining pollinators. Frequent and consistent signs reading - ‘Relaxed Mowing Area’, ‘Pollinator Friendly Trails and Corridors’ piqued my interest. It made me want to lean in and learn more about these #urban #mosaics of #floral habitats. Further information reveals how gardeners in #collaboration with various councils, researchers and private sector in the country are creating gardens and relaxing mowing, across the country to let #wildflowers bloom, providing a feast of #nectar for hungry #bees, #butterflies, and #wildlife. By establishing pollinator friendly pathways, UK is establishing corridor of native plants that: 📍provides nutrition and habitat for pollinators. 📍helps them to disperse into new habitat. 📍effectively links up different areas of habitat. 📍allows insects to travel between them to access the food and shelter that they need. Increase in global urbanisation, provides an opportunity for public-private sector agencies in every country to #improve, #conserve and #restore their value for pollinators. Every flower counts! #pollinatorstrategy #pollinators #urbangardens #habitatpathways #bees #butterflies #pollinatorpartnerships #pollination #flowers #biodiversity #ecologicalbalance #environment

Absolutely delighted to launch this colourful partnership between Cuprinol Garden Shades & the brilliant Bee1! At Cuprinol, we firmly believe that life is better outdoors. If you’re fortunate enough to have your own garden, you’ll recognise how these spaces can significantly support your well-being, mental health, and provide a wonderful area for you, your family, and friends. However, it’s also well-known that pollinators are under threat, significantly impacting the UK’s biodiversity. Pollinators, including bees of all varieties, play a vital role in combating this challenge. The UK aims not only to reverse species decline but also to boost it by 10% by 2030. This is where remarkable organisations like Bee1 come into play—they raise awareness and provide practical solutions. Together, we believe that we support both objectives. We want to inspire households across the UK to create brighter gardens that benefit human well-being, benefit biodiversity and benefit the planet. For more information about this partnership, please visit: cuprinol.co.uk/bee1 #Cuprinol #Bee1 #Pollinators #Bees #Biodiversity #AkzoNobel #PainttheFuture

𝑪𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑺𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚: 𝑯𝒐𝒘 𝑵𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝑭𝒍𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝑪𝒂𝒏 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝑮𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒆𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑺𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕 𝑷𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒔 Are you looking to enhance your garden's vibrancy while making a positive environmental impact? Consider planting native flowers. 🌿 Not only do they bring a burst of color and beauty to your outdoor space, but they also play a crucial role in attracting vital pollinators like bees 🐝 and butterflies 🦋. These pollinators are essential to maintaining healthy ecosystems, and by adding native plants, you’re not just cultivating a garden—you’re creating a sustainable environment that supports these important species. 🌱 👉 𝑰𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒊𝒏 𝒎𝒂𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂 𝒅𝒊𝒇𝒇𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆? Start planting native flowers today and witness your garden flourish with life, color, and purpose. 🌷 #HealthyEcosystems #PollinatorGarden #FriendsOfTurtles #AttractPollinators #EnvironmentalImpact #OutdoorSpace #SustainableEnvironment #GardenBeauty #BeesAndButterflies #NativePlants #EcoFriendlyGardening

🐝🌻 Discover simple ways to create fantastic habitats for bees and support native species with these expert tips! Understand the Difference: Native bees, unlike honeybees, often live solitary lives and nest in various places such as the ground, hollow stems, or wood. Appreciate Native Species: Native bees are crucial pollinators, excelling in crop pollination and adapting well to their environments. Mulching Practices: Opt for compost instead of wood bark mulch to provide a more bee-friendly environment. Be mindful of tilling, which can harm ground-nesting bees. Leave Stems Standing: When pruning or weeding, keep some stems intact as nesting sites for stem-nesting bees during winter. Create Nesting Bundles: Bundle plant stems together to create nesting tubes, using materials like elderberry or sunflower stems. Provide Nesting Blocks: Drill holes of various sizes and depths in untreated wood blocks to attract different bee species. Offer Natural Materials: Provide mud, reeds, or bamboo for nest construction, and avoid pesticides to protect bees from harm. Plant Flowering Plants: Grow a diverse selection of native flowers to offer nectar and pollen throughout the seasons, attracting a wide range of bee species. By implementing these simple practices, you can create thriving bee habitats in your garden and contribute to the conservation of native bee populations. Let's ensure the buzz of bees continues to echo in our gardens! 🌼🐝 #BeeFriendlyGarden #SaveTheBees #NativeSpecies https://lnkd.in/gR4ShzES

Day 7 and one day to go before World Rewilding Day! 🌍 Today here at Bright Green Nature we are talking about soil health and insect friendly planting... ☘ Selecting plants that are attractive to insects is a beneficial practice for fostering a vibrant and also beautiful ecosystem in your garden. By offering food sources for pollinators, including insects and birds, as well as natural predators, you can create a balanced environment with a large number of species. When planting, consider planting flowers alongside vegetable crops - this can help suppress weeds by occupying space in the soil and also helping to bring up essential nutrients from deeper in the ground. This practice, known as companion planting, also ensures that insects are drawn to the flowers rather than the vegetables, thereby safeguarding the veggies! When choosing insect-friendly plants, consider factors such as scent, shape, and color, which influence the types of visitors they attract, including bees, butterflies, moths, bats, and more. Opt for a diverse range of colours, with blues, purples, and pinks being attractive during the day, while white flowers are preferred by night visitors. It's advisable to always prioritize native species, as they provide the most nutritious resources for local wildlife and avoids the risk of outcompeting native plants, which upsets natural balances. Maintaining a continuous bloom cycle throughout the year ensures a consistent food supply for insects. Even if you have limited space, you can still contribute to insect conservation by planting insect-friendly species in window boxes or other containers. For outdoor gardening, consider adopting the 'no-dig method,' which promotes natural soil processes by minimizing soil disturbance. This approach allows beneficial organisms and microbes to thrive, providing nutrients and moisture to plants without the need for extensive digging or tilling. For more information see https://lnkd.in/e2P6BmMU Want some support for your small rewilding project? Go to https://lnkd.in/eRFmNRxH for access to funding or email me at karen@brightgreennature.org #rewilding #ecosystemrestoration #naturerestoration #nature #biodiversity #community #health

Mornings are crisp, the sun is setting sooner, and fall is in the air. Did you know that fall is actually one of the BEST times to plant native perennials? They have all fall, winter, and spring to grow deep root systems that allow them to be more resilient before facing the heat stress of summer. If you are wanting your yard to be more beneficial to pollinators, songbirds, and other wildlife I would love to help you! 💚 Planting native perennials can help us take climate action, rebuild ecosystems, and save our native pollinators. But most people don’t know where to start. I offer a curated guide that will give you the confidence and knowledge to create the sustainable garden of your dreams! My guide is available for people who live anywhere in the U.S. One client said, “Seeing how the garden could look with a lot of variety and talking through design strategies for being more selective in the varieties was empowering for a first timer! I feel really good about being able to make it happen.” – Alex D. If you're interested, check it out below! #Nativeplants #homegrownnationalpark #gardencoach #pollinators #nativepollinators #sustainability #climatesmart #resilience https://lnkd.in/gv2rVs5e

To Bee Or Not To #Bee - now that's the question! The importance of bees in our Countryside. It is often difficult to quantify the number and range of insect species that currently live but may not necessarily thrive in the UK. With habitat loss and urbanisation, we should not be surprised to learn that many small things have gone extinct or are about to. We live in an increasingly urban concrete jungle, and the wild creatures that are doing well live on our detritus. There are currently some 250 species of bees in this country, divided into... #Agricultureandpollination, #Beekeeping, #Bees, #Conservation, #Woldlifehabitats, #Beeconservation, #Beekeepinghistory, #Bees, #Bumblebees, #Croppollination, #Diseaseandpestsinbees, #EnvironmentalImpact, #Habitatloss, #Hivemanagement, #Honey #bees, #Pollination, #solitarybees, #Urbanisation, #wildflowers