The Final Conference of the LIFE PollinAction project The Final Conference of the LIFE PollinAction project, titled "Solutions for Biodiversity in Urban and Agricultural Environments", will take place on March 28, 2025. The event is free of charge and offers both in-person and online participation.
Large White Butterfly A White Butterfly in the Garden The Large White Butterfly (Pieris brassicae) is one of the most common butterflies in our gardens and countryside. It belongs to the Pieridae family, which includes many white or yellow butterflies. Large and striking, it is easily recognizable by its white wings with black spots on the tips. This butterfly is one of the most important pollinators of wildflowers and cultivated plants! The caterpillars , yellowish-green in color, are well known to gardeners and vegetable growers because they voraciously feed on cabbage —both wild and cultivated—as well as other [...]
Do you know about rural hedgerows? Hedgerows are typical elements of the traditional rural landscape, made up of trees and shrubs arranged in rows. They are not just natural boundaries between fields but true biodiversity reserves that break the monotony of cultivated lands! Many originated as remnants of ancient forests, preserving native species such as hawthorn, blackthorn, and elderberry. Their abundant blossoms provide nectar and pollen, essential for bees and other pollinators, especially in early spring! #hedgerows Did you know? Hedgerows act as natural barriers, reducing wind strength by 40% and lowering summer temperatures by 2°C [...]
