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Take Action to Help Pollinators #5
This post was originally published on January 7, 2012, on my blog “Pollinators Info” (no longer online). Use native grasses You might not have thought about using grasses to help pollinators, but they’re great for several reasons: Plant your grasses in large patches to provide a continuous habitat. This will benefit pollinators, other beneficial critters,…
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“Understand” is Not a Good Verb for Learning Objectives
The verb “understand” is commonly used by well-meaning instructors as part of Learning Objectives (LOs) or course objectives. What’s the problem with it? It’s not measurable Think about it: what assessment could you use to determine whether your learners understand something? It’s a great verb for talking about learning, but it’s too fuzzy to be…
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Take Action to Help Pollinators #4
This post was originally published on November 23, 2011, on my blog “Pollinators Info” (no longer online). Don’t mulch More bees nest in the ground than anywhere else. These bees need bare patches so they can dig their nest tunnels. Unfortunately, adding mulch on top of these areas prevents bees from being able to nest…
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Take Action to Help Pollinators #3
This post was originally published on October 18, 2011, on my blog “Pollinators Info” (no longer online). Keep something blooming One of the best ways you can help pollinators is to feed them during the entire blooming season. When choosing plants for your garden, make sure something is always in bloom from one week to…
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Take Action to Help Pollinators #2
This post was originally published on August 9, 2011, on my blog “Pollinators Info” (no longer online). Minimize pesticide use Pesticides kill all kinds of insects, not just the ones you don’t want to see anymore. Consider the following ideas: I hope these tips give you some ideas of how to help pollinators on your…
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Take Action to Help Pollinators #1
This post was originally published on July 16, 2011, on my blog “Pollinators Info” (no longer online). Start a pollinator garden plot Here’s an example of how to create one that looks similar to mine in the featured image. You’ll need the following: Now sit back and enjoy your contribution to pollinator conservation!
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Pollinators in Georgia: Hummingbirds
This post is part of an article I submitted for publication with a Georgia magazine called “Coastscapes” in 2010-2012. I’ve been unable to find this magazine online, but want to share the content for your educational enjoyment. The magazine was geared towards the general public, so there are no references to research articles. Feel free…
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Pollinators in Georgia: Flies
This post is part of an article I submitted for publication with a Georgia magazine called “Coastscapes” in 2010-2012. I’ve been unable to find this magazine online, but want to share the content for your educational enjoyment. The magazine was geared towards the general public, so there are no references to research articles. Feel free…
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National Pollinator Week
National Pollinator Week is an initiative of Pollinator Partnership (P2), a nonprofit organization dedicated to pollinator conservation. It occurs in the third week of June every year and, as of 2016, all 50 states in the United States have gotten on board with this effort. I’m excited about this, because it demonstrates a commitment to…
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Killer Bees: Your Questions Answered
I wrote this informative booklet in 2011 when there was a lot of fear about African honeybees spreading in the United States. Climate change is likely to allow feral African honeybee colonies to increase their range in the U.S., so an understanding of these bees and their behavior could become increasingly relevant in the southern…
Athena Rayne Anderson 