Dear Friends:
 We are fortunate to
receive invitations to participate in a variety of programs at schools throughout the
county. Friday April 22nd ('05) I'm looking forward to seeing what the kids have cooked-up
for their Earth Day Celebration at McGrath Elementary School, Grand
Blanc.
Our contribution and theme for the celebration is:
"protect the earth by being good to it". We can do this by using no chemicals in
the garden to get rid of harmful insects--use ladybeetles and praying mantis instead.
Pollinate with native pollinators like orchard mason bees instead of introducing alien
species like European honeybees. Install bat houses to control mosquitoes, and try using
“reel-type” lawn mowers instead of “gas-powered” lawn mowers. We will
also introduce children to the wonders of rearing monarch butterflies, and a variety of
giant silk moths.
Several of our presentation pieces are available by
clicking the links below (if you wish to print them, each sheet is roughly 8½" x
11"):
Blue Orchard Mason Bees
Ladybeetles
are Good for Your Garden
Installing
Bat Houses
Monarchs and
Moths - page 1
Monarchs
and Moths - page 2
Praying Mantis
are Good for Your Garden, too
Louise Dawson
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