B-lines in Scotland
Buglife share information on “Strathmore B-Lines - People & Pollinators in Strathmore”. This is an exciting new Buglife project which aims to restore 20 hectares of grassland and nectar rich habitats, at 20 sites between Dunkeld and Montrose. This webpage includes an ‘Introduction to pollinators’ video. If you are a [...]
Managing Edinburgh’s greenspaces for pollinators
This blog post on Scottish Pollinators (4 October 2022) shares information about managing spaces for our pollinators and Edinburgh Living Landscape. If you are a school in Edinburgh, is there a greenspace like this near you?
People making Glasgow greener
This post on Scottish pollinators (12 August 2022) describes how the neat and tidy philosophy of greenspace management in Glasgow is wilting fast. Find out how this is benefitting wildlife and people.
International Biodiversity Lesson Plan Competition winners
Check out these lesson plans which provide teachers with activities to engage young people in biodiversity conservation actions. As part of the GAIA 20:30 Biodiversity Campaign, teachers from all over the world were invited to develop, test, and submit Biodiversity Lesson Plans with a focus on: Promoting sustainable management of [...]
A sloppy but efficient pollinator
This blog post on Scottish Pollinators (10 June 2022) compares the pollinating ability of honey bees versus other bee species.
Great minds think alike
Local community initiatives to help pollinators and engage people, including children, are explored in this Scottish Pollinator’s post (30 May 2022). Check out what’s happening in Dundee and Edinburgh, and how you could get involved.
How well do you know your wildflowers and pollinators?
Take Grow Wild’s new wildflower quiz and share your results! Find out more about the role of beetles and butterflies in pollination.
Nectar in flowers – what’s in it?
Many plants entice flower visitors with an irresistible reward: nectar. This article in Scottish Pollinators (19 May 2022), ‘A bitter-sweet medication’ explores the complex chemistry of nectar, and how these chemicals can help or hinder plant eaters and pollinators.
