A Golf Course for Pollinators
Bethpage State Park: A Model for the Future Bethpage State Park, located on Long Island, is best known for its five world-class golf courses, including the world renowned Black Course […]
Fields of Lupine
A field of blue lupine in full bloom is a sight to behold! The Albany Pine Bush in the shadow of Albany, New York’s Capital City, is a unique pitch […]
A Bee’s Eye View of the Garden
Planning a Garden With Bees in Mind – The sweeping vista of flower filled meadows is a sight to behold yet aesthetics are a side effect to the flowers true […]
Bumblebees of the Adirondacks
The Adirondack Region Supports a Diverse Bumble Bee Population. On a recent trip home to the Adirondacks, I stopped along the East branch of the Ausable River and discovered the […]
A Highway “Beescape”
A Small Wonder at a Busy Intersection Wedged between Manchester Road and a busy intersection on Route 55 and Burnett Boulevard in the Town of Poughkeepsie lies a hidden island […]
Cellophane Bees at Work!
Cellophane bees like 70% of solitary bees nest underground and often receive a bum rap due to confusion with ground nesting yellow jackets. Yellow jackets are not bees but wasps […]
In Search of Blue Pollen
The subtle pink of the wild geranium is popular with spring time bees and its blossoming coincides with the developing leaf canopy that will shade the forest floor. Take a […]
The Bees at Blueberry Pond
The Hudson Highlands abound with vernal pools, making the perfect breeding ground for a variety of salamanders and frogs. Coincidentally they make a perfect habitat for wild blueberries and their […]
Fields of Trout-Lily
Trout-lily are a true spring ephemeral with thier leaves dying back shortly after the forest canopy is leafed out. This monocot belongs to the genus Erythronium and as its common […]
