In the FERN exclusive, “A chilling effect: How farms can help pollinators survive the stress of climate change,” Lela Nargi explains that refugia are viewed as “relatively buffered” from climate change and a haven for vulnerable species. A refugium might be found in a sheltered valley along a river, with plenty of cover from trees. As extreme heat and drought wither plants, obliterate pollen, dry up water sources and make it harder for bees to function or find food — not to mention, threaten the human food supply — a refugium’s cooler, damper microclimate could help all manner of species survive.
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On social media, we saw engagement from SEJ (1.6K followers, Instagram), Boots on the Ground (Podcast. Amplifying voices for conservation one conversation at a time. 1.2K followers, Instagram), Alexis Marie Adams (FERN reporter. 683 followers, Instagram), the Gretchen Swanson Center for Nutrition (Research and evaluation center focusing on healthy eating/active living, food insecurity, policy advocacy and health equity. 3.2K followers, Twitter), Breanna Draxler (YES! Magazine, 1K followers), GPRED (Research Education Development for Health Recreation and Land Agencies. 230 followers, Twitter), BeeGirl.org (grassroots nonprofit centered on bee habitat conservation through research, regeneration, & education. 35.3K followers, Instagram), NYC Pollinators (Networks and collaborates to conserve beneficial pollinating insects and the resources they depend on. 1.2K followers, Instagram), Scout Bee Farm (480 followers, Instagram), Native Plants in Brooklyn (wildlife gardener in Brooklyn. 122 followers, Instagram), Harmony Hills Farm (Rotational grazing and regenerative agriculture in Missouri. 600 followers, Instagram), Wild Farm Alliance (Reconnecting food systems with ecosystems by helping farmers and gardeners protect and restore wild nature. 1.5K followers, Instagram), Youth for Climate India (enviro conservation org. 12.3K followers, Instagram), CloverCroft Farm (regenerative organic farm in Ontario, Canada. 1.6K followers, Instagram), Red Ridge, NC – BikeShare (80 followers, Instagram), and Planetarian Life (Maggy Keet / Plant-Based Cook. 5.6K followers, Instagram).
