How would you like one less item on your to-do list this week? Pollinators are still overwintering in leaf litter, stalks, and among roots underground, so you can hold off on spring garden cleanup tasks.
When will they be safely on their way? This article from the Xerces Society shares signs to look for as spring unfolds each year.
https://xerces.org/blog/dont-spring-into-garden-cleanup-too-soon
With the time you’ve freed up, you could get out your hammock or lawn chairs: it is a great time to sit and enjoy the fresh spring air in northern Michigan! Maybe all bundled up…
Thanks for joining the North By Nature team in protecting biodiversity and pollinators!