Bee Better Manitoba has launched a plant labeling program to help gardeners select pollinator-friendly plants for their back yards, schools, and businesses.  Growers and retailers affix our Bee Better Manitoba QR label to plants that are native or derived from the prairie region, provide a food source including pollen and nectar, and have been grown without the use of systemic (residual) pesticides.  Scan the QR code within the label on the right to learn more about the new labeling program.

Bee Better Manitoba hopes to engage with additional growers and retailers to expand this pilot program within our province. If you would like to learn how to participate, please contact admin@beebettermb.ca 

The National Audubon Society recently published a great article on the importance of restoring and maintaining native plant habitat to preserve biodiversity. Planting native species in your garden goes a long way in helping birds, insects, pollinators and other wildlife.  Click here to view the full article.

In the past, gardeners routinely cleaned out their gardens in the fall, leaving nothing but bare soil. We now know that is less than ideal for pollinators. Check out this video from the University of Minnesota regarding Fall garden clean-up to learn great tips on how to help pollinators in northern climates overwinter in our backyards. 

For more information on how you can help pollinators thrive in your backyard, check out our Simple Steps to Help Pollinators page. 

Let's get excited about Spring! Pollinators are starting to come out of hibernation and plants are starting to bloom. Take photos of your first sightings and post it on Instagram! Remember to tag us @beebettermb with the #beebetterchallenge hashtag. 

This year’s Earth Day theme is “Protect our Species.” All activities (big and small) count - whether it’s providing habitat for pollinators in your backyard; supporting sustainable tourism when going on a tropical vacation; or simply educating and raising awareness on an environmental issue. Check out the Earth Day Network website to learn more.