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Wendy Jayne

@wendy-jayne.bsky.social

We are having one last burst of warmth in New England before fall settles in for good. The bees are making the best of it! My asters are absolutely covered in these pure green sweat bees, Augochlora pura #bugsky #nativebees #savethebees #plantnative

October 2, 2026 at 7:31 PM

Bess

@hudsonhobbyfarm.bsky.social

An illustration of why they call them sunchokes. They're so tall, they choke out the sun. This is in my chicken run. They (and the asters) provide cover for the birds. The birds provide the nutrients and humour. #plantnative #pocketprairie #nativerestoration #latesummer #autumn #nature #wildthings

Late summer flowers blooming in front of a maple tree changing color. The sun pierces through at the top of the photo. Yellow sunchokes and white asters are in the foreground.

October 1, 2026 at 12:07 PM

That Iowa Ginger

@thatiowaginger.bsky.social

Everybody shut up. At least six months of the 15 monarch caterpillars on my milkweed made it to butterfly stage! I also now have a good idea of where they became chrysalises - they love this miscanthus grass (elephant grass). Not native but still great habitat. #PlantNative #Pollinator #TheseKingsOK

Two monarch butterflies sit on the tops of 12 foot tall miscanthus grass (giant elephant grass)

A monarch sits with their wings closed on a blade of miscanthus grass (elephant grass).

September 30, 2026 at 5:51 PM

The Garden Dude 🪴🏳️‍🌈

@rudiev.bsky.social

Callicarpa (American beautyberry) showing off its lovely fall berries (which the birds do enjoy!) #plants #berries #PlantNative #NativePlants

September 27, 2026 at 11:50 PM

Jessica Pupovac

@jespup.bsky.social

#Chicago was recently named the most climate-resilient city in the WORLD, mostly thx to Deep Tunnel. BUT w/the intensity of rain lately, the water can't possibly get there in time. We'll need LOTS more green infrastructure to be truly resilient. #PlantNative blockclubchicago.org/2026/09/22/s...

Sewer Overflows On Rise In Chicago As Extreme Weather Continues

The Bubbly Creek area near the South Branch of the Chicago River had eight combined sewer overflows this summer — the most since 2022, according to Urban Rivers.

blockclubchicago.org

September 22, 2026 at 2:38 PM

Backyard Beauty NH

@backyardbeautynh.bsky.social

The New England Asters are in bloom and the bees absolutely love them 🥰
#newenglandaster #bumblebees🐝 #plantnative #pollinatorgarden #somersworthnh

September 13, 2026 at 6:26 PM

Bee City USA

@beecityusa.bsky.social

We are pleased to announce that @cityofedennc & @keepsmyrnabeautiful have become the newest Bee City USA Affiliates! We can't wait to see what pollinator-positive actions you take in your communities! 🐝🍂

#BeeCityUSA #Affiliate #Welcome #pollinatorconservation #plantnative #savethebees

September 4, 2026 at 5:24 PM

CBEST

@cbestvu.bsky.social

Moment of Tuesday afternoon Zen: the Mountain Mint is alive with pollinators today. At least 10 spp. of critters (some in abundance) were making this clump of Pycanthemum their own. #biodiversity #plantnative #ifyouplantittheywillcome