Bee City News for Lyons!
Lyons is buzzing with good news 🐝 We are proud to be named a Bee City USA® affiliate, joining communities nationwide working to protect pollinator habitat. From small gardens to town- wide efforts, residents can play a role in helping pollinators thrive.
Bee City USA is an initiative of the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation that encourages communities to create and maintain landscapes rich in native plants and free from harmful insecticides. Pollinators — including bees, butterflies, birds, and other beneficial species — are responsible for the reproduction of nearly 90 percent of the world’s flowering plants and one out of every three bites of food we eat.
The Board’s action followed a presentation in November 2024 by Lyons resident, Tyler Stellern of Simply Bee Conservation, in partnership with the Lyons Environmental Advisory Board (EAB). Through collaboration among town leadership, staff, and community partners, Lyons completed the Bee City USA certification process in just over a year. “By becoming a Bee City, Lyons is committing to real, on-the-ground action, from pollinator-safe practices to community gardens and hands-on events,” said Mayor Hollie Rogin. “Every resident can be part of building a vibrant pollinator corridor that keeps our ecosystems strong.”
Simply Bee Conservation has worked with the EAB since November 2024 to advance pollinator-friendly practices and help shape a connected pollinator corridor throughout town. Colorado is home to more than 1,000 native bee species, many of which can only travel short distances, making neighborhood-scale habitat especially important.
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