FREE SWARM RESCUE: Call before you spray and help save our endangered bees. #swarm #bees #honeybees #beeremoval

@LandscapeOntario has many seminars available. I’m presenting several inc. a 5 hr talk: designing ‘The Layered Landscape’ for biodiversity. There’s even a design workshop, where everyone works on their own design with my help. Click the link to register. https://t.co/hKGOdVVAqx

Simple steps help reduce the spread of respiratory illness: ✨Get your flu shot ✨Wash hands often ✨Cover coughs and sneezes ✨Ventilate indoor spaces ✨Stay home when sick ✨Consider a mask in crowded places ✨Watch symptoms Learn more: https://t.co/L7ST1feml3

Most queen bumblebees hibernate from autumn until spring, waking up in late March or early April. When climate change causes unseasonal weather events it isn’t unusual for some bees to emerge too early leaving it out in the cold when the temperature drops back down. #bumblebee

Honeybees are the only insect that produces a food consumed by humans. Honey is natural & has a long list of health benefits due to its antibacterial properties. Honey is a healthier alternative to the high fructose corn syrup that has invaded sweets & processed foods.

5 ways to get micro-rewilding in your garden or local area: 🌱Let the grass grow ☠️Ditch the poison 🐞Embrace some mess 🌳Plant trees 🪲 Look after the soil More ideas: https://t.co/oFwNIIOV5H

Did you know that bees and trees are like the dynamic duo of the natural world? They're the Batman and Robin, the peanut butter and jelly, the...well, you get the idea. Trees provide bees with nectar and pollen, which is basically their version of pizza and ice cream. In return,

Did you know that trees are like nature's air conditioners? They can reduce the surface temperature of cities in the summer by up to 12°C (53°F)! That's like turning down the thermostat on a sweltering day. So, next time you're feeling the heat, just hug a tree... or plant one!

The Crime Stoppers flag is flying high in the Rose City! 🚩 Raising this flag at Welland City Hall symbolizes our gratitude for this community and our shared commitment to keeping it a safe, thriving place to live and work. Happy Crime Stoppers Month! #Welland #RoseCity #NiagaraS

🚫❄️ Ice on rivers, ponds and lakes may look solid but it can be unsafe this time of year. Stay off the ice and keep children and pets away from shorelines. Learn more winter safety: https://t.co/ERwCq07mJD

Did you know that banana trees aren't actually trees but giant herbs that can grow up to 25 feet tall? 🍌 🌲 It's a surprising fact that might just make you look at those tropical fruits in a whole new way! 🌴🌵

Bees eat honey in winter by forming a tight cluster, vibrating their wing muscles to generate heat, slowly moving across the honeycomb to access their stored honey, which provides the energy for this "shivering" and keeps the queen and brood warm, acting like a living furnace.

Helping Pollinators is also a Climate Action! Pollinators support healthy and resilient ecosystems that clean the air; sequester carbon, which helps to reduce climate change; stabilize soils and absorbs storm water. https://t.co/iL7mSfBgF8

✨ CALLING ALL VENDORS ✨ Vendor applications for the 2026 Ball's Falls Thanksgiving Festival are now open! 🎉 📆 The deadline for vendor applications is March 1, 2026. Apply now: https://t.co/WPsr8lbugv

Manufacturers have used honey in everything from hand lotions & moisturizers to bar soaps & bubble baths. One reason they use honey is for its wholesome, all-natural image; more & more consumers are demanding cosmetics & personal care products made from natural ingredients.

Work for one of #HamNiagaraTopEmployers: We’re #hiring for temporary, full-time summer students for our green spaces. Learn more and apply here: https://t.co/cL0Ji62DOd. Know someone who might be interested? Share this post or tag them in the comments!

Many people now place their "retired" Christmas tree on patios or decks and decorate it a second time with treats for birds. The tree offers a feeding station and a bit of shelter from winter winds and you will enjoy watching the birds all winter. https://t.co/UDGDs3DSKU

Taking down your Christmas tree? Trees will be collected the week of Jan. 5-9. Place it at the curb by 7 a.m. on your regular collection day. • Remove decorations • Do not wrap in plastic • Keep trees clear of snow • No artificial trees More info: https://t.co/q6gMLuKHzw

The City of St. Catharines is turning 150 this year and the city is kicking off a year of celebrations with a flag raising on Monday. https://t.co/ylVqN79Ogs

Make stepping into nature a priority this year! Get a NaturePlus membership pass for unlimited access to paid NPCA conservation areas. Not ready to commit just yet? Visit your local library to borrow a NaturePlus pass!

🧦🧣Three days left to donate new men's and new women's socks, new children's winter clothes, and new or very gently used mitts, gloves, toques, scarves to @StCMuseum to support @communitycarest and @SMUNiagara ⏰ Museum open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ℹ️ https://t.co/JbkA8MRbvP