By Chandler Ducker, WSAW Wausau
It’s No Mow May, and some people have chosen to not mow their lawns to help pollinators. One student-led research group studies bee populations all year long to learn about the insects.
The research group was started in 2021 by UWSP students. The study is sponsored by the Wildlife Society Stevens Point chapter and is meant to raise awareness about No Mow May and preserve bee habitats in their backyards and the community.
The faculty advisor says why it’s important to the community.
“This project, in particular, is really important because it’s not only a scientific study that the students are interested in, but it’s something that anyone can get involved with,” said Holly Petrillo, Professor of Forestry at UW-Stevens Point.
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