TWRA says Food Plots not only benefit Wildlife but very valuable for Pollinators as well
June 24, 2020
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) says food plots are not just for deer, turkeys, and doves.
In fact, various food plot mixtures are as beneficial for pollinators as expensive wildflower plantings. Mixtures of certain annual and perennial plants, including various clovers and chicory, that provide large amounts of high-quality forage for deer and turkeys also provide a continuous source of nectar for pollinators from mid-April through August.
Black Swallowtail Butterfly
Farmers, Ranchers and Private Forest Landowners Use Conservation to Protect Pollinator Habitat, Boost Crop Production
June 15, 2020
Nashville, TN – The next time you snack on almonds, add blueberries to your smoothie or eat pumpkin pie, thank a pollinator and thank farmers, ranchers and private forestland owners who work hard to create and maintain their habitat.
Pollinators, such as honeybees, bumblebees, butterflies, birds, bats, flies and many others, play a critical role in crop production. Without pollinators, we wouldn’t have many crops.
During the week of June 22nd-28th, the nation will celebrate these iconic and crucial pollinators during National Pollinator Week.
National Pollinator Week is June 22nd-28th.
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s Nature at Noontime August Program’s topic to be Bees/Beekeeping
August 3, 2014
Nashville, TN – The world of bees/beekeeping will be the topic for the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s Nature at Noontime. The program returns to its schedule after taking July off and will be held from noon-1:00pm on Thursday, August 7th at the TWRA Region II Ray Bell Building.
Mike Studer, Tennessee’s apiarist, will be the guest speaker. He will discuss the impact of honey bees in the environment and aspects of beekeeping. [Read more]
