Bees and Butterflies
I have been thinking about bees and butterflies a lot lately. In the news there have been disquieting articles about the mysterious ailment killing honey bees. If all those insect pollinators weren't around, what would happen to our food supply?
It might be a good idea for all of us to try and support our insect pollinators. There are a lot of books and websites to help. Who knew that there were so many different butterflies in Michigan? Fritillaries, Buckeyes, Admirals, Cloudywings, Checkerspots, Mourning Cloaks, American Snout...
GRPL has a section on beekeeping. Sometimes cities and townships have ordinances about keeping bees. Grand Rapids does. Also, there is a display of butterfly books at the Main Library as well as many items about butterflies and butterfly gardens available at various GRPL libraries.
After all, helping out our butterflies and bees might just be helping out ourselves at the same time!