 In the world of pollinators, honey bees often steal the spotlight. Their industrious nature and sweet, golden honey have earned them a celebrated place in our hearts and homes. However, in Ontario, these busy bees are not the native heroes of our gardens. Instead, they pose a threat to indigenous pollinators, making it essential for us to approach beekeeping responsibly and support regenerative pollinator practices.
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Supporting Native Pollinators in St. Thomas, Ontario: Easy Steps You Can Take on Your Own Property6/17/2024  Living in our beautiful Bee City of St. Thomas, Ontario, we’re surrounded by nature’s wonders. One of the most vital elements of our local ecosystem is our native pollinators. Bees, butterflies, and other pollinating friends play a crucial role in maintaining the health of our environment. By taking simple steps in your own backyard, you can help support these essential creatures. Here are five easy ways to make your property a haven for native pollinators.
 Having native plants in your garden or on your boulevard is an amazing way to help support pollinators, but how can you tell the difference between invasive plants and native plants? What are invasive plants anyways? We have put together a handy little guide on some of the most common invasive plants and some native plants which can be planted instead! (As well as some general tips on how to support pollinators in the spirit of Pollinator Week!)
 Many of us are aware of bees as important pollinators, but did you know that butterflies, birds, bats, moths, beetles, flies, and wasps are pollinators too? All of these pollinators play crucial roles in sustaining our ecosystems and helping plants reproduce. One out of every three bites of food is only possible thanks to the hard work of pollinators; so let's learn about some of the lesser known, but incredibly important pollinators!
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