I’m definitely a bit sad that summer is coming to a what feels like a rather abrupt close…however, as one season ends another begins! Fungus season is already in full swing in many parts and what better way to what better way to become more familiar with these fun-guys than by coming along to one of our fungus foray events!
This September is a crucial time for a lot of our wildlife, a last hurrah before the cold winter. Keep an eye out for Ivy bees (Colletes) these solitary bees are exactly what they say on the tin – they forage on ivy flowers! This late blooming resource is easily overlooked by many who see ivy as a overbearing weed but for these little honeybee looking wild neighbours they are a life line.
Speaking of honeybees – did you know that honey made from bees feeding on ivy becomes really solid and arguably less appetising to humans?!? Personally I would argue that encouraging wild bees is more important than honeybees….however, I have become aware of a rather lovely man who makes rockets for honeybees to live in by hand! There is a lovely video on Youtube about him and his work if you fancied a wholesome watch.