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Beneficial Bugs - Ladybugs
Several ladybug species are useful as biological control agents and you can benefit from their voracious appetites for the pests in your gar
Amanda Whispell
Mar 24


Beneficial Bugs - Hoverflies
Hoverflies are amazing little insects and they do so much good, which is why they are the beneficial insect I will be talking about today.
Amanda Whispell
Jul 30, 2024

Colonial World Nature Conservation Day BioBlitz
A short note summarizing the first annual Colonial World Nature Conservation Day BioBlitz at New Quarter Park.
Amanda Whispell
Jul 24, 2024


Should I worry about periodical cicadas?
A short note explaining the life history of the amazing periodical cicadas. Find out if they pose any risks to you or to your garden.
Amanda Whispell
Apr 29, 2024


Teaching the next generation about native pollinators
A great day at the Williamsburg Farm Camp where we had the chance to talk to the students all about native pollinators!
Amanda Whispell
Apr 3, 2024


First CSWCD Newsletter Published
The first issue of our new newsletter is filled with useful information that has been contributed by all of the CSWCD staff.
Amanda Whispell
Mar 15, 2024

Beneficial Bugs - Green Lacewings
This is the first article in a series I will be doing on beneficial bugs - the Green Lacewing
Amanda Whispell
Mar 12, 2024

4th Annual BugFest
A summary of our day at the 4th Annual Bugfest in September 2023.
Amanda Whispell
Oct 3, 2023

4th Annual BugFest
Come visit us at BugFest the Saturday, 30 September.
Amanda Whispell
Sep 25, 2023


Earth Day at Ford's Colony
For Earth Day 2023 Emma Rich, Bob Winters, and I were lucky enough to spend the afternoon at the Ford's Colony Earth Day celebration. It...
Amanda Whispell
May 12, 2023
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