October 10
Several of us (co-curators and collaborators) attended a webinar with Aaron Anderson of The Xerces Society, which certifies BeeCities and BeeCampuses, introducing their IPM toolkit to support their communities: the process of certification involves drafting and revising integrated pest management plans, ideally defining and implementing preventative and ecological solutions, safe for pollinators and other invertebrates, and setting thresholds and guidance for any additional interventions, as necessary.
As part of our shift toward organic and regenerative landcare in our native, pollinator-friendly gardens in and around Dana Fine Arts Building, we are educating ourselves and advocating for reductions of herbicides and pesticides in our local communities.
Imagine our delight when Agnes Scott Collegeand BeeCatur showed up on the pages of their IPM toolkit! As the third organic site on campus, we are building on good work already started in our community. Kudos to the Center for Sustainability, the People for Pollinators, and Peter Helfrich, Chairperson of BeeCatur for your sustained efforts and inspiring examples! And for leading the way for all of us!
We are hoping to offer collaborative programming with these groups for the Decatur community alongside our spring exhibitions. We will share details as we can confirm them. In the meantime, check out their work as exemplary instances of IPM plan elements and community outreach!
