Pollinator garden: A Lachine resident’s inspiring story
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October 18, 2023
Mission Monarch’s community actions gathers inspiring tales of citizens who contribute to the preservation of the monarch butterfly. There are...Read more
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Today, I see insects (through my heart’s eyes)
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August 23, 2023
It’s surprising, but when I was little, I was afraid of insects… I understand. I had a phobia about spiders. And in Colombia, where I grew up, they’...Read more
Safeguarding pollinators: a priority for Montréal!
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July 5, 2023
Last December, in the wake of COP15, the city of Montréal developed a new pollinator protection plan titled Montréal: Promoting Biodiversity by...Read more
The milkweed community
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May 24, 2023
Common milkweed, that singular plant found at the edge of forests or alongside agricultural fields, is the host plant of the majestic monarch...Read more
Do we really have to let dandelions grow?
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May 9, 2023
Dandelions have been making a major comeback in recent years. After a long period of being snubbed, the common dandelion ( Taraxacum officinale ) now...Read more
Do gardens foster biodiversity?
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September 15, 2021
The story of a scientific experience | Summer 2021 The recipe was simple: get day camp youngsters involved and introduce them to community research...Read more
Companion planting: a rosy concept
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May 4, 2021
For quite a few of us, companion planting is seen as an innovative technique, whereas in fact this association of plants in a garden draws its...Read more
Conserving pollinators: a North American concern
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August 5, 2020
This past February, in Oaxaca, Mexico, the Commission for Environmental Cooperation held its first workshop on pollinator conservation . The...Read more
A little glossary for choosing your seeds
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February 12, 2020
Written on February 5, 2018 Organic or non-organic seeds, open-pollinated or F1 hybrid seeds – these criteria seem harmless enough, but if you’re...Read more
Why save the monarch butterfly?
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May 8, 2019
Across North America, considerable resources are being invested in protecting the monarch butterfly, the migratory populations of which have dropped...Read more
