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Tips for a bee-friendly garden this spring

As spring and summer return, here are four easy ways to have a bee-friendly garden.

Toad patrol volunteers are ensuring frisky amphibians can cross the road to reach their mating grounds – Environmental News Bits

by Becky Thomas, Royal Holloway University of London During February and March, volunteers head out after dark with buckets and florescent jackets to stand on roads across the UK. These are the toad patrols, and they help an amphibian with love on its mind. Early spring is the start of the breeding season for common…

Stunning images unveiled as Wildlife Photographer of the Year arrives at the Maritime Museum - Eco News

Springtails and slime molds are two of my favorite macro photography subjects, so it’s always fun to get a chance to include both in one photo. I found these under a log in my local forest in Berlin, Germany and was able to get a focus stack of 36 images © Alexis Tinker-Tsavalas, Wildlife Photographer […]

Why Baby Birds Are the Noisiest Neighbors You’ll Meet This Spring - BirdWatching

Late Spring's Weirdest Bird Courtship Moves (Feather Dances and Food Gifts!) - BirdWatching

8 Natural Remedies for Dogs with Seasonal Allergies (That Aren’t Meds)

MidJourney When spring or fall rolls around, many dogs start scratching, biting at their paws, or developing skin irritation. These are common signs of seasonal allergies—and while medications can help, some dog parents prefer natural approaches first. These remedies target the root causes of allergy symptoms without relying on drugs, supporting …

Why Spring is the best time for solar panels | Octopus Energy

Starlings form ‘friendships’ to help each other with breeding, study finds | Animal behaviour | The Guardian

Superb starlings seen to build reciprocal relations in which they return favours when a ‘helper’ has offspring of its own

Boater’s Furry Encounter on the Lake Comes With a Powerful Reminder

As the chill of winter fades and spring ushers in longer days and warmer weather, countless outdoor enthusiasts eagerly prepare for their favorite seasonal activities. From hiking and camping to boating and fishing, the call of the wild is irresistible. But in the rush to shake off cabin fever and …

Why these trees are illegal—and how being in community can help – Environmental News Bits

Read the full story in Nonprofit Quarterly. The tree is everywhere in Ohio: dotting the sides of highways, lining the streets of residential neighborhoods. It spreads fast, its leaves full. In the spring, its white blossoms overwhelm the landscape. It’s the Bradford pear—and it’s illegal.