Watch: Sweat Bees and Stories from Parks Canada
This little bee is super important for pollination on the island, and it’s the only place in the world where you’ll find it. Continue reading Watch: Sweat Bees and Stories from Parks Canada
Tag: bees
Let it Bee: Helping wild bees in the city
Join Dr. Sheila R. Colla to learn about the threats our wild bees are facing and the simple things you can do to help. Continue reading Let it Bee: Helping wild bees in the city
Bees matter, so restricting neonics is the right thing to do
No matter how you feel about Ontario’s proposal to restrict use of neonicotinoid insecticides on corn and soybean crops, we can all agree: bees matter. Continue reading Bees matter, so restricting neonics is the right thing to do
Ontario acts to protect bees while feds twiddle their thumbs
The global campaign to ban neonicotinoid pesticides just took a big step forward in Ontario. Continue reading Ontario acts to protect bees while feds twiddle their thumbs
More bad news for bees: The new “F” word
Putting bees and ecosystem functioning at risk endangers us all. It’s time to find a better way. Continue reading More bad news for bees: The new “F” word
David Suzuki: It’s time to save the bees and ban neonic pesticides
It’s the government’s duty to protect us from potentially harmful chemicals. With neonics, the science is clear. Continue reading David Suzuki: It’s time to save the bees and ban neonic pesticides
Environmental groups urge Health Minister to take action on bee-killing pesticide
Environmental groups want federal Health Minister Rona Ambrose to reconsider Health Canada’s decision to re-approve a pesticide — severely restricted in Europe and linked to massive bee die-offs in Canada — for use on fruits, potatoes and turf. Continue reading Environmental groups urge Health Minister to take action on bee-killing pesticide
Scientists work to solve mystery of dying bees
We need to get a handle on the toxic chemicals we use to grow food. If our practices kill insects and birds that make it possible to grow crops, we’re defeating their purpose and putting ourselves and the rest of nature at risk. Continue reading Scientists work to solve mystery of dying bees
GardenFest – March 19
It’s all about gardening! Free Gardening Workshops, Lil’ Sprouts Kid Zone, make a terrarium, and try some local food! Continue reading GardenFest – March 19