‘No Mow May’ making a difference for pollinators across CT and the nation
The idea is to reduce lawn mowing during the spring months to help bees and other pollinators.
The national initiative, "No Mow May," is raising awareness about practical ways homeowners can support pollinators.
The idea is to reduce lawn mowing during the spring months to help bees and other pollinators.
Sarah Lawson, associate professor of biology and director of environmental science and studies at Quinnipiac University, says there has been a steep decline in pollinators due to climate change. She says any extra efforts can really make a difference.
"If you really want to save your pollinators, planting more plants is the best way to do it. Planting more plants, less pesticides, really supporting those native plants,” said Lawson. “Even if you just have a pot [in] your front yard with some flowers, bees will actually find that."
Lawson says she hopes the movement encourages people to think more critically about biodiversity and long-term environmental impact.
