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.