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Miner Bees Moving In
"...conspicuous as they noisily swing their ponderous bodies to and fro on the wing, arrive home and scramble into their burrows or come tumbling out headlong and dash off into the sunny fields, with all the exuberance of boys just out of school." Phil Rau, The Biology and Behavior of Mining Bee
Sunrise Yoga in the Garden
Many studies cite the importance of being part of the natural world around us. Regardless of the type of activity, whether it's hands-on gardening, digging in the dirt, taking a walk or a hike, camping, or just quietly experiencing nature, it can lower blood pressure, relieve stress, and encourage connections.
Now Is the Time for Trees: A Message from Arbor Day Foundation President Dan Lambe
Photo by Sam Bahr Today is National Arbor Day and to note this important day, we share the words of Arbor Day Foundation President Dan Lambe:
University of Maryland Named a Tree Campus USA for 10th Consecutive Year
The University of Maryland was honored with the 2017 Tree Campus USA®recognition by the Arbor Day Foundation for its commitment to promoting healthy trees and environmental stewardship . This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Tree Campus designation, with UMD making the list each year.
Global Tree Campaign Initiative
Q. Georgianna Acorns We here at the UMD Arboretum and Botanical Garden are taking part in an initiative founded in 1999 called the Global Tree Campaign.