Horsepen Run Pollinator Habitat

09/16/2026

Seen in the habitat today: locust borer (Megacyllene robiniae)

09/04/2026

Since 2023 we have been making positive changes for wildlife in HPR and inspiring others to do the same. Hope you see something cool in the habitat this World Wildlife Day!

08/29/2026

Do MORE for pollinators, birds, and beneficial insects by doing LESS fall cleanup

08/26/2026

Our next workday is Tues Sept 1st at 6:30 PM. Meet us at the Parkway pool parking lot.

It's a great chance to meet neighbors, log service hours for scouts/school/martial arts, and make a real difference for wildlife.

All are welcome!

08/15/2026

Join us Tues evening for pollinator garden care. We will pull weeds and site prep for fall planting

08/05/2026

It had been a LONG time since the weather allowed us to get to the habitat to pull weeds! There is still more work to do, but we were able to give the native flowers a bit of breathing room and spotted a few exciting residents.

07/14/2026

We know that lots of people are seeing lots of Spotted Lanternflies and are looking for ways to deal with them. One suggested solution is wrapping trees in tape or sticky traps. Please do NOT do this. It's incredibly dangerous to birds, bats, and lots of beneficial insects that can get stuck and die.

There is no quick fix for Spotted Lanternflies, but in most cases they're more of a nuisance to humans than a threat to plants. We recommend getting rid of Tree of Heaven (the host plant) to discourage Spotted Lanternflies.

Here's an in-depth guide to Spotted Lanternflies: https://extension.psu.edu/spotted-lanternfly-management-guide

And a guide on Tree of Heaven: https://extension.psu.edu/tree-of-heaven

07/12/2026

Starting a pollinator garden at home can feel daunting. But fear not — everyone has the power to Bring Back the Pollinators by creating their own slice of habitat. Read on as Xerces experts answer your most frequently asked questions about how to support your insect neighbors right in your own yar...

06/20/2026

This coming week is

If you visit the habitat next week, record your observations on iNaturalist to participate in citizen science

Tues June 23rd at 6:30 is a garden workday if you want to contribute to the ongoing care of our pollinator habitat

Pollinator Week is an annual event celebrated internationally in support of pollinator health. This community science project is hosted by the North American Pollinator Protection Campaign's (NAPPC) Pollinator Communications Taskforce. Join this project to help collect data on the distribution o...

06/14/2026

It's firefly season in our area! Fireflies are one of the many amazing species that benefit from pesticide-free native plantings.