The process by which an adult bee exits its nest after completing development.

A young bird that has recently left the nest but may still depend on its parents.

The nectar and pollen provided by flowering plants that support pollinators.

A migration route regularly used by birds between breeding and wintering areas.

A multi-layered planting system that mimics a natural forest while producing food and supporting wildlife.

The act of searching for and obtaining food.

The distance a pollinator travels from its nest or shelter to collect nectar and pollen. Many native bees forage only a few hundred feet from their nests.

The front pair of wings on a butterfly.

The waste material (droppings) produced by caterpillars.

A pollinator that visits many different flower species for nectar and pollen.

Environmental action driven by individuals and communities rather than governments or large institutions.

Natural or engineered systems that manage stormwater and provide environmental benefits, including rain gardens and bioswales.

The natural environment where a plant, animal, or other organism lives and thrives.

The breaking of natural habitats into smaller, isolated patches that support fewer species.

A hardwood forest is a forest ecosystem dominated by broadleaf trees that produce seeds enclosed in fruits or nuts and typically shed their leaves each autumn (deciduous trees). Hardwood forests are common throughout eastern North America and support a rich diversity of plants, wildlife, fungi, and microorganisms.