Native Grassland Conservancy

Native Grassland Conservancy Saving declining native plants and fauna important to grasslands and the greater ecosystem that support pollinators.

This setup was successful in attracting a Queen Bombus impatiens to start her nest this year.Two square concrete pavers ...
05/18/2021

This setup was successful in attracting a Queen Bombus impatiens to start her nest this year.
Two square concrete pavers top and bottom with a square clay pot (half-glazed) in between.
Likely the most important element is what isn’t visible. An abandoned deer mouse nest (found in an old BBQ grill) was placed inside the overturned pot and one corner of the square pot was left overhanging the edge enough to allow for a bumblebee entrance.
Queen is laying now and workers are foraging for pollen and nectar.
05-15-2021

Watch this “3 Minute Thesis” video by research Elana Varner on the connection between Bombus Queen nest site selection and mice nests:

https://youtu.be/wChmjNG_1LE

Elana also provided a link where the Organic Raw Cotton of the type she used in her study is available. She used 16 grams and included “mouse scent” with the bedding. (See her video for the success rate of attracting Queen Bumblebees to nest sites.)

https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/248459498/organic-cotton-raw-fiber-100-organic?gpla=1&gao=1&&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_ca_en_ca_b-craft_supplies_and_tools-other&utm_custom1=_k_CjwKCAjwqIiFBhAHEiwANg9szgbl-yWpkIr-mQaaQUw_jEqYCEwEaoxAMF1slp9fL63J_rJgiNwV5hoCrrEQAvD_BwE_k_&utm_content=go_319629165_19444327605_75295112325_pla-106551294035_m__248459498enca_103125725&utm_custom2=319629165&gclid=CjwKCAjwqIiFBhAHEiwANg9szgbl-yWpkIr-mQaaQUw_jEqYCEwEaoxAMF1slp9fL63J_rJgiNwV5hoCrrEQAvD_BwE&fbclid=IwAR0eQhluoPW8tXzhw_OdHTrhRK7q4MxJ9uodJIoZONWKbWuGXjF5izm3cZ8

05/18/2021

Bumblebee Conservation- Nest Selection

Here is a nice representation of a particular niche of native grasses and sedges (and mosses) that compose a robust part...
01/17/2021

Here is a nice representation of a particular niche of native grasses and sedges (and mosses) that compose a robust part of the biodiversity of the Mid-Atlantic.
Grasses: Danthonia, Dichanthelium
Sedge: Carex tonsa
Moss: ¿Dicranella?

It is great to see these hardworking plants in all of their green glory in the middle of January.
01-12-2021

10/27/2020

Check out this powerhouse of a late season aster. 7 species of native bees being supported by Symphyotrichum cordifolium on October 23rd. Increasing populations of Blue wood Aster...reversing declines in native bee species.

08/22/2020

Cool view of a large aggregation of Anthophora abrupta, a native bee, in Maryland

Sachem skipper on Agastache nepetoides.21 August 2021
08/22/2020

Sachem skipper on Agastache nepetoides.
21 August 2021

Bombus citrinus, a cuckoo bumblebee, on Pycnanthemum incanum.Interesting to see a native Bumblebee in the east with no y...
08/19/2020

Bombus citrinus, a cuckoo bumblebee, on Pycnanthemum incanum.
Interesting to see a native Bumblebee in the east with no yellow color on the abdomen- only black.

08/19/2020

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Pollinator Conservation

Open spaces are some of the richest yet least protected habitats for the sustenance and wellbeing of pollinators and native plants. Join us in supporting a healthy and sustainable Ecosystem.