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Garden of Earthly Beelights
Author: Mary Elizabeth DeAngelis
Buzzing around and sipping nectar on a sunny day might seem easy, but pollinators carry a heavy load. Offering them a tempting place to eat helps the human and animal kingdoms alike.
Native plants feed insects like butterflies, moths and bees, which pollinate crops, and in turn feed other wildlife like birds, reptiles and amphibians. Students and staff planted and now tend a pollinator garden on campus. If you’re thinking of starting one, Cameron Clark ’15, Davidson’s sustainability coordinator for student programs, has these tips:
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