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    Ask the Expert! June 19 - 25

    Had a question about insects or pollinator-friendly gardening? We've answered them! #pollinatorweek

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    Leave the Leaves!

    A messy garden gives pollinators the habitat they need to survive the winter months.

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    Learn more about Manitoba pollinators!

    Bees, butterflies, moths, beetles, flies and hummingbirds - these are just a few insects that contribute to a healthy ecosystem.

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    Did you know...

    About 85% of all flowering plants require a pollinator to make seed. This includes both plants in natural ecosystems and in the crops and orchards that we rely on for food.

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    Invite pollinators into your community

    Work together with members of your community to encourage pollinator habitat within school, business and home landscapes.

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    Interested in gardening?

    Browse the "Protecting Pollinators" tab to learn more about creating pollinator gardens in your backyard.

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BBee Better MB logoee Better Manitoba is a group of like-minded organizations who have come together with a common goal - to inspire and empower Manitobans to protect, conserve and create pollinator-friendly habitat at home and in their communities.

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What's New?

Bee Better MB featured on the Spring Edition of the Parade of Homes Magazine!

The Parade of Homes released the 2023 spring edition of their magazine and an article called "Pollinator-friendly Manitobans" on page 56 featured Bee Better Manitoba! Featuring our very own Dr. Rob Currie, entomologist from the University of Manitoba, the article talks about how to help bees, birds, and butterflies in your backyard - i.e. providing the right food and shelter, choosing native plants, leaving a messy garden in the fall/spring, and avoiding the use of pesticides. Click here to check out the article! 

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Restoring Prairie Habitat: An Introductory Course on Planting Native Species for the Canadian Prairies - Starts April 3

Michael Skinner from Skinner Native Seeds is offering a three-part course that covers the basics of native prairie plants and ecological restoration. Prairie CrocusTopics include plant identification, native seed sourcing, seed collection and processing, site preparation, planting, weed management, and more! The course starts on April 3.

Interested? Click here to sign-up for the course!

 

 

Leave the Leaves!

Cozy homes for pollinators mean less work for you. Letting leaves and plants stay in place over winter creates wonderful habitat for pollinators and beneficial insects. Want to learn more? The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation created a great guide for creating nesting and overwintering habitat in your backyard.

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Prairie Day, Aug 13 - Tall Grass Prairie Preserve

Prairie Day at Manitoba Tall Grass Prairie Preserve is this Saturday, Aug 13th 10am to 3pm! Guided walks and guest speakers will highlight special species and other aspects of the tall grass prairie ecosystem. Guided walks will take place at the Prairie Shore Trail, 3km east of TOlstoi MB on PR 2. This is a great opportunity to visit and learn about one of Manitoba's best examples of tall grass prairie!

Admission is $10 per adult (children free). Activities will carry on, rain or shine! For more information, please e-mail mbtgpp@gmail.com

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