The LIFE PollinAction project wins the 2023 European Bee Award! We are proud to have received the 2023 European Bee Award for our commitment to pollinators. This recognition motivates us to continue working to protect these essential animals for our ecosystems. The European Bee Award was initiated in 2014 to celebrate inventive, effective, and scalable projects safeguarding pollinators across Europe. LIFE PollinAction - Actions for boosting pollination in rural and urban areas - has been selected as 2023 Winner in the 'Land management practices' category.

European wild pear An ancient fruit The wild pear (Pyrus pyraster) is a tree that reaches a height of 6-15 meters and can be found from sea level up to 1400 meters in altitude. On its hardened and thorny branches, numerous white flowers (sometimes pink) with dark red anthers bloom in April-May, clustered in inflorescences. Despite the brief flowering period, the flowers are highly sought after by pollinating insects . The fruits are pear-shaped , or more rounded, and measure 2-5 cm in size. Did you know? The consumption of wild pear fruits dates back to ancient times; remains of [...]

Jersey Tiger Keyword: Amaze The Jersey Tiger Moth (scientific name Euplagia quadripunctaria) belongs to the Arctiinae family and is a moth with very striking colors. Its forewings are black and white striped, while the hindwings are bright red with some round black spots. When threatened, the moth suddenly opens its wings, surprising predators with the "flash" of its red wings. It has a wingspan of 42–52 mm, is easily recognizable, and is widely distributed throughout Europe. Despite being a moth, it's not particularly nocturnal and prefers to fly during the day. Did you know? In the "Valley of the Butterflies" [...]