Keep stomping, says Julie Urban, an evolutionary biologist at Penn State—but “don't freak out.” Read What’s the Latest on Spotted Lanternflies?
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What’s the Latest on Spotted Lanternflies?
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Street Tree Care 101
Whether you’re a Greenest Block in Brooklyn contestant or just a curious neighbor, here are a few of our top street tree care tips. Read Street Tree Care 101
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The Buzz Behind Your Summer Tomatoes
Certain bees practice "buzz pollination," an ancient interspecies give-and-take that evolved over tens of millions of years. Read The Buzz Behind Your Summer Tomatoes
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Finding Agency in a Time of Crisis
A new exhibit in the Conservatory Gallery aims to help visitors engage with the climate crisis while fostering a sense of community. Read Finding Agency in a Time of Crisis
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Studying Nature’s Calendar with BASE
This past spring students from the Brooklyn Academy of Science and the Environment (BASE) completed a unit in phenology, recording seasonal changes they observed in trees. Read Studying Nature’s Calendar with BASE
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A Rainbow Lights Up the Annual Border
The Annual Border is coming into its summer glory in a full spectrum of color. Read A Rainbow Lights Up the Annual Border
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Ask a Gardener: What Is Mulch, and When Should I Use It?
In our summer installment of Ask a Gardener, gardener Laura Powell answers your questions about mulching, watering, and plants that bloom after spring. Read Ask a Gardener: What Is Mulch, and When Should I Use It?
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Weed of the Month: Broadleaf Plantain
You'll see plenty of this weed all summer. The good news is that it can be used to soothe mosquito bites. Read Weed of the Month: Broadleaf Plantain
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Intimate Associations: Pollinators and Their Trees
The relationships between pollinators and their tree hosts deserve a closer look. Read Intimate Associations: Pollinators and Their Trees
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The Influential Black Herbalists Who Inspire Practitioners Today
The stories of Harriet Tubman, Doctor Caesar, and Emma Dupree remind us that herbal knowledge has always been part of the Black experience. Read The Influential Black Herbalists Who Inspire Practitioners Today