Pollinator Project Guernsey

It's looking like brilliant weather for this upcoming bank holiday weekend, so here is your 'could do' list for the next few days. Don't forget to tag us if you do get out and about, we'd love to see your photos.

1. Don't Mow Your Lawn - No Mow May is still in full swing and our lawns are looking wild to say the least. One of the easiest ways to help nature is by doing nothing, letting the daisies, dandelions and clover grow supports bees and butterflies. Even a small wild patch can make a huge difference.

2. Put Water Our For Wildlife - We're used to seeing bird baths, but the smaller creatures get thirsty too after all their hard work! We recommend filling a small dish with pebbles and shells so that insects can easily climb out if they fall in.

3. Look Out For Butterflies - The first summer butterflies will start appearing soon alongside the overwintered species. Peacocks, orange-tips and speckled woods are all on the wing now. Head to coastal paths and south-facing hedges for the best chance and check out the ID sheets on our website: https://pollinatorproject.gg/educational-resources/

4. Check on Your Bee Hotels - Red Mason Bees will be emerging - see if you can spot the difference between the males and the females. Check out our ID sheets for more info. Now is also a brilliant time to put out new Bee Hotels - follow our tutorial here to make your own! https://pollinatorproject.gg/bug-hotels/

5. Sow Some Pollinator Friendly Flowers - Even if you're new to gardening, give it a go and you never know! Flowers like sunflowers, cosmos and marigolds are easy to grow and the pollinators will really thank you when they bloom later on in the summer.

6 - BONUS! - Vote for our Fort Field Restoration project in the Intact Insurance Channel Islands People's Choice Award! We are shortlisted but we need your help...voting closes on Sunday so show your support here https://intactinsuranceci.com/community/conservation-awards/bailiwick-shortlist

Thank you!

Have a lovely weekend everyone 🐝