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Are Bees Dying and are Pesticides to Blame?

17th May 2022

By Dr Edward Straw, University College Dublin This blog is part of the ‘Dispatches from Researchers’ series, which features guest articles written by experts in pollination and related fields. Bees are a beloved group of animals. Fuzzy, cute and … Continued

Origin Green ‘Pathways to Biodiversity’ Webinar – ‘A Company Viewpoint’ (May 2022)

12th May 2022

Origin Green, Bord Bia’s food sustainability programme, in conjunction with the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan (AIPP) will be hosting the next ‘Pathways to Biodiversity’ webinar. This time, the webinar will focus on how companies are interacting with AIPP and Bord Bia’s … Continued

Let’s celebrate our native hedgerows!

11th May 2022

It’s a perfect time of the year to celebrate our native hedgerows, as the early flowering Willow and Blackthorn fade, we are now being treated to an abundance of Hawthorn blossom. It’s a sure sign that spring is turning … Continued

The joy of making your garden pollinator-friendly

10th May 2022

I have a small urban garden. Each spring, lots of little bee visitors begin arriving. The first is always a big queen Buff-tailed bumblebee, usually popping in to feed on our Crocuses. After that a progression of different wild bees … Continued

Tidy Towns Local Authority Pollinator Award Spring 2022 Newsletter & Video

10th May 2022

The Local Authority Pollinator Award in the national Tidy Towns competition is open for entries. The award has a total prize fund of €10,000, including a ‘Best Newcomer’ Award of €1,000, and is open to all groups participating in the … Continued

What native wildflowers are good for pollinators on your farm?

25th April 2022

It’s a great time of the year to check what native wildflowers are popping up around your farm, especially in areas where you are farming less intensely or in non-farmed areas. They’re vital for our wild bees and other pollinating … Continued

‘Our Common Home’: Protecting Pollinators in Rathgar Parish

13th April 2022

By Miriam Mooney Church of the Three Patrons parish, Rathgar In the Autumn of 2020, the Church of the Three Patrons Rathgar Parish in Dublin, started a Biodiversity Garden. The inspiration came from the parish Laudato Si group, which … Continued

Hairy-footed Flower Bee spotted in Ireland for the first time!

1st April 2022

Less than six-months after the arrival of the Ivy Bee, another new solitary bee species has been spotted in Ireland. The Hairy-footed Flower Bee (Anthophora plumipes) has migrated from Britain to set up home in Ireland for the first time. … Continued

Providing Nesting Places for Pollinators on Your Farm

11th March 2022

It’s the perfect time of year to consider helping pollinators find nesting places on your farm. Creating good nesting places is simple and inexpensive. It is also completely safe; wild bees do not live in large colonies that need to … Continued

Top Ten Ways to Help Pollinators

8th March 2022

We’re often asked about the best ways to help our declining wild pollinators. Here are the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan’s top ten evidence-based actions you can take to help these important insects. If you’d prefer, you can watch our Top Ten … Continued

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