Pollinating London Together
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Pollinating London Together is a pan-Livery long term initiative set up to halt the decline of pollinators in the City of London and its immediate environs.
Some people choose to clean their bee hotels and collect the cocoons, others leave them bee. What do you do with yours?
#PollinatingLT
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November 19, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Some people choose to clean their bee hotels and collect the cocoons, others leave them bee. What do you do with yours?
#PollinatingLT
#PollinatingLT
What a day! 🌸🐝
Last week our team joined the Lady Mayor’s Show with a lorry full of blooms, a live pianist, and plenty of wings. Thanks to everyone who came out to cheer us on. We had such a good time bringing a bit of bloom to the parade!
#LadyMayorsShow #London #PollinatingLT
Last week our team joined the Lady Mayor’s Show with a lorry full of blooms, a live pianist, and plenty of wings. Thanks to everyone who came out to cheer us on. We had such a good time bringing a bit of bloom to the parade!
#LadyMayorsShow #London #PollinatingLT
November 14, 2025 at 11:45 AM
What a day! 🌸🐝
Last week our team joined the Lady Mayor’s Show with a lorry full of blooms, a live pianist, and plenty of wings. Thanks to everyone who came out to cheer us on. We had such a good time bringing a bit of bloom to the parade!
#LadyMayorsShow #London #PollinatingLT
Last week our team joined the Lady Mayor’s Show with a lorry full of blooms, a live pianist, and plenty of wings. Thanks to everyone who came out to cheer us on. We had such a good time bringing a bit of bloom to the parade!
#LadyMayorsShow #London #PollinatingLT
Temperatures are dropping now that we’re past Halloween and in the run-up to Christmas. Are you still seeing pollinator activity in your garden? You might still see some ivy bees out and about!
#PollinatingLT
#PollinatingLT
November 12, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Temperatures are dropping now that we’re past Halloween and in the run-up to Christmas. Are you still seeing pollinator activity in your garden? You might still see some ivy bees out and about!
#PollinatingLT
#PollinatingLT
We’re proud to be part of the iconic Lady Mayor’s Show in the heart of London, look out for us as No. 70 in the procession! Join Pollinating London Together as we celebrate urban biodiversity and give pollinators the spotlight. 🐝
#PollinatingLT
#PollinatingLT
November 7, 2025 at 11:58 AM
We’re proud to be part of the iconic Lady Mayor’s Show in the heart of London, look out for us as No. 70 in the procession! Join Pollinating London Together as we celebrate urban biodiversity and give pollinators the spotlight. 🐝
#PollinatingLT
#PollinatingLT
PLT is featured in GiGL’s new piece on creating space for pollinators in London!
We’re working together to map rooftops + green spaces and help connect habitats across the city — proving small spaces add up. 🌼
Search: GiGL “Creating Space for Pollinators in London”
We’re working together to map rooftops + green spaces and help connect habitats across the city — proving small spaces add up. 🌼
Search: GiGL “Creating Space for Pollinators in London”
October 30, 2025 at 12:45 PM
PLT is featured in GiGL’s new piece on creating space for pollinators in London!
We’re working together to map rooftops + green spaces and help connect habitats across the city — proving small spaces add up. 🌼
Search: GiGL “Creating Space for Pollinators in London”
We’re working together to map rooftops + green spaces and help connect habitats across the city — proving small spaces add up. 🌼
Search: GiGL “Creating Space for Pollinators in London”
Bumblebee queens can hibernate safely under snow!
Whitehorn et al. (2025) found that queens survived winter extremely well under different snow-pack conditions. Snow helped insulate them from the cold, but warmer winters led to greater weight loss. ❄️🐝
#Pollinators #ClimateChange #PollinatingLT
Whitehorn et al. (2025) found that queens survived winter extremely well under different snow-pack conditions. Snow helped insulate them from the cold, but warmer winters led to greater weight loss. ❄️🐝
#Pollinators #ClimateChange #PollinatingLT
October 24, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Bumblebee queens can hibernate safely under snow!
Whitehorn et al. (2025) found that queens survived winter extremely well under different snow-pack conditions. Snow helped insulate them from the cold, but warmer winters led to greater weight loss. ❄️🐝
#Pollinators #ClimateChange #PollinatingLT
Whitehorn et al. (2025) found that queens survived winter extremely well under different snow-pack conditions. Snow helped insulate them from the cold, but warmer winters led to greater weight loss. ❄️🐝
#Pollinators #ClimateChange #PollinatingLT
Ever wondered what happens to pollinators when the flowers fade?
Different species have very different survival tricks:
🐝 Queen bumblebees hibernate underground.
🦋 Some butterflies migrate thousands of miles.
🐛 Many bees and beetles overwinter as larvae, waiting for spring.
#PollinatingLT
Different species have very different survival tricks:
🐝 Queen bumblebees hibernate underground.
🦋 Some butterflies migrate thousands of miles.
🐛 Many bees and beetles overwinter as larvae, waiting for spring.
#PollinatingLT
October 21, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Ever wondered what happens to pollinators when the flowers fade?
Different species have very different survival tricks:
🐝 Queen bumblebees hibernate underground.
🦋 Some butterflies migrate thousands of miles.
🐛 Many bees and beetles overwinter as larvae, waiting for spring.
#PollinatingLT
Different species have very different survival tricks:
🐝 Queen bumblebees hibernate underground.
🦋 Some butterflies migrate thousands of miles.
🐛 Many bees and beetles overwinter as larvae, waiting for spring.
#PollinatingLT
A raspberry isn’t one fruit, it’s dozens of tiny ones! 🍓 (well, technically “drupelets”).
If pollination is uneven, some drupelets don’t develop, leading to “wonky” fruit. A flower that has received plenty of insect visits is less likely to be wonky.
#PollinatingLT
If pollination is uneven, some drupelets don’t develop, leading to “wonky” fruit. A flower that has received plenty of insect visits is less likely to be wonky.
#PollinatingLT
October 14, 2025 at 10:55 AM
A raspberry isn’t one fruit, it’s dozens of tiny ones! 🍓 (well, technically “drupelets”).
If pollination is uneven, some drupelets don’t develop, leading to “wonky” fruit. A flower that has received plenty of insect visits is less likely to be wonky.
#PollinatingLT
If pollination is uneven, some drupelets don’t develop, leading to “wonky” fruit. A flower that has received plenty of insect visits is less likely to be wonky.
#PollinatingLT
Autumn is a crucial time to support wildlife in your garden:
🌱 Leave some leaf litter for insects and hedgehogs to shelter in.
🌸 Plant springPlant Spring flowering bulbs for next year.
🪵 Create a log pile, perfect overwintering spots for small wildlife.
#PollinatingLT
🌱 Leave some leaf litter for insects and hedgehogs to shelter in.
🌸 Plant springPlant Spring flowering bulbs for next year.
🪵 Create a log pile, perfect overwintering spots for small wildlife.
#PollinatingLT
October 10, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Autumn is a crucial time to support wildlife in your garden:
🌱 Leave some leaf litter for insects and hedgehogs to shelter in.
🌸 Plant springPlant Spring flowering bulbs for next year.
🪵 Create a log pile, perfect overwintering spots for small wildlife.
#PollinatingLT
🌱 Leave some leaf litter for insects and hedgehogs to shelter in.
🌸 Plant springPlant Spring flowering bulbs for next year.
🪵 Create a log pile, perfect overwintering spots for small wildlife.
#PollinatingLT
Did you know people once thought insects could magically appear out of mud or rotting food, aka spontaneous generation?
Today we know they’re far more fascinating, with complex life cycles and survival strategies.
#PollinatingLT
Today we know they’re far more fascinating, with complex life cycles and survival strategies.
#PollinatingLT
October 8, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Did you know people once thought insects could magically appear out of mud or rotting food, aka spontaneous generation?
Today we know they’re far more fascinating, with complex life cycles and survival strategies.
#PollinatingLT
Today we know they’re far more fascinating, with complex life cycles and survival strategies.
#PollinatingLT
Buff-tailed bumblebees are one of Europe’s go-to managed pollinator. They’ll fly in relative cold, and can even “buzz pollinate” by vibrating flowers to shake pollen loose!
#PollinatingLT
#PollinatingLT
September 30, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Buff-tailed bumblebees are one of Europe’s go-to managed pollinator. They’ll fly in relative cold, and can even “buzz pollinate” by vibrating flowers to shake pollen loose!
#PollinatingLT
#PollinatingLT
Buff-tailed bumblebees are one of Europe’s go-to managed pollinator. They’ll fly in relative cold, and can even “buzz pollinate” by vibrating flowers to shake pollen loose!
#PollinatingLT
#PollinatingLT
September 30, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Buff-tailed bumblebees are one of Europe’s go-to managed pollinator. They’ll fly in relative cold, and can even “buzz pollinate” by vibrating flowers to shake pollen loose!
#PollinatingLT
#PollinatingLT
Many bumblebee colonies are winding down. New queens are leaving the nest to hibernate, ready to start fresh colonies next spring. Late species like Bombus pascuorum can still be seen foraging into autumn.
#PollinatingLT
#PollinatingLT
September 24, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Many bumblebee colonies are winding down. New queens are leaving the nest to hibernate, ready to start fresh colonies next spring. Late species like Bombus pascuorum can still be seen foraging into autumn.
#PollinatingLT
#PollinatingLT
Did you plant any pumpkins this year? This years’ false autumn has some gardens yield smaller produce. How about yours?
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#PollinatingLT
September 16, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Did you plant any pumpkins this year? This years’ false autumn has some gardens yield smaller produce. How about yours?
#PollinatingLT
#PollinatingLT
Join PLT for a special tour of Bunhill Fields! A Grade I-listed historic burial ground that’s also a haven for pollinators, birds & bats.
Rare access behind the railings included!
Wed 17 Sept 2025
12:15–13:45
Limited spaces – booking essential. More info on our website.
Rare access behind the railings included!
Wed 17 Sept 2025
12:15–13:45
Limited spaces – booking essential. More info on our website.
September 9, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Join PLT for a special tour of Bunhill Fields! A Grade I-listed historic burial ground that’s also a haven for pollinators, birds & bats.
Rare access behind the railings included!
Wed 17 Sept 2025
12:15–13:45
Limited spaces – booking essential. More info on our website.
Rare access behind the railings included!
Wed 17 Sept 2025
12:15–13:45
Limited spaces – booking essential. More info on our website.
Late summer can be a great time for pollinator spotting. Look out for ivy bees, bumblebees, and hoverflies on late-blooming flowers. What’s been visiting your garden or balcony this week?
#PollinatingLT
#PollinatingLT
September 3, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Late summer can be a great time for pollinator spotting. Look out for ivy bees, bumblebees, and hoverflies on late-blooming flowers. What’s been visiting your garden or balcony this week?
#PollinatingLT
#PollinatingLT
Thank you to everyone who supported our Christmas Challenge 2025 campaign! We are delighted to share that the target has been reached.
Your generosity will make a real difference for pollinators across London.
#PollinatingLT
Your generosity will make a real difference for pollinators across London.
#PollinatingLT
August 29, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Thank you to everyone who supported our Christmas Challenge 2025 campaign! We are delighted to share that the target has been reached.
Your generosity will make a real difference for pollinators across London.
#PollinatingLT
Your generosity will make a real difference for pollinators across London.
#PollinatingLT
Drought stresses plants and pollinators alike. Flowers produce less nectar during dry spells, though the sugar concentration can increase. This could mean that pollinators must work harder for fewer rewards. What changes have you noticed in your garden this summer?
#PollinatingLT
#PollinatingLT
August 26, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Drought stresses plants and pollinators alike. Flowers produce less nectar during dry spells, though the sugar concentration can increase. This could mean that pollinators must work harder for fewer rewards. What changes have you noticed in your garden this summer?
#PollinatingLT
#PollinatingLT
Yesterday we were out catching and marking pollinators on three rooftops, two of them more than 10 stories high, to see if they were travelling between them!
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#PollinatingLT
August 15, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Yesterday we were out catching and marking pollinators on three rooftops, two of them more than 10 stories high, to see if they were travelling between them!
#PollinatingLT
#PollinatingLT
Pollinators use a mix of cues to find flowers, including scent, shape, nectar quality/volume, and even chemicals like caffeine, which can make them more likely to return.
Some flowers even smell stronger in the morning when bees are most active!
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Some flowers even smell stronger in the morning when bees are most active!
#PollinatingLT
August 12, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Pollinators use a mix of cues to find flowers, including scent, shape, nectar quality/volume, and even chemicals like caffeine, which can make them more likely to return.
Some flowers even smell stronger in the morning when bees are most active!
#PollinatingLT
Some flowers even smell stronger in the morning when bees are most active!
#PollinatingLT
Spotted a spiky little bug on your plants? It might be a ladybird larva!🐞
They look totally different from adults but are great garden helpers, eating aphids by the dozen.
#PollinatingLT
They look totally different from adults but are great garden helpers, eating aphids by the dozen.
#PollinatingLT
August 6, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Spotted a spiky little bug on your plants? It might be a ladybird larva!🐞
They look totally different from adults but are great garden helpers, eating aphids by the dozen.
#PollinatingLT
They look totally different from adults but are great garden helpers, eating aphids by the dozen.
#PollinatingLT
Mulching does more than save water, it supports soil life, reduces weeds, and helps pollinator-friendly plants thrive 🌿 What’s your favourite mulch method?
July 31, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Mulching does more than save water, it supports soil life, reduces weeds, and helps pollinator-friendly plants thrive 🌿 What’s your favourite mulch method?
Our Annual Pollinator Count and Seminar is coming up on 17th July!
Take part in the count, hear about this year’s results, and share your ideas to help guide pollinator conservation in London.
Your observations and curiosity can make a real impact!
#PollinatingLT
Take part in the count, hear about this year’s results, and share your ideas to help guide pollinator conservation in London.
Your observations and curiosity can make a real impact!
#PollinatingLT
July 8, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Our Annual Pollinator Count and Seminar is coming up on 17th July!
Take part in the count, hear about this year’s results, and share your ideas to help guide pollinator conservation in London.
Your observations and curiosity can make a real impact!
#PollinatingLT
Take part in the count, hear about this year’s results, and share your ideas to help guide pollinator conservation in London.
Your observations and curiosity can make a real impact!
#PollinatingLT
As a charity, we depend on the generosity of people who care about pollinators and green spaces.
There’s a donate button on our website, and even £5 could support a survey!
Together, we make London bloom.
#PollinatingLT
There’s a donate button on our website, and even £5 could support a survey!
Together, we make London bloom.
#PollinatingLT
July 3, 2025 at 6:25 AM
As a charity, we depend on the generosity of people who care about pollinators and green spaces.
There’s a donate button on our website, and even £5 could support a survey!
Together, we make London bloom.
#PollinatingLT
There’s a donate button on our website, and even £5 could support a survey!
Together, we make London bloom.
#PollinatingLT
Forget-me-nots change colour after being visited by a pollinator, signalling to the next insect that they’ve already been emptied.
It’s a clever way of saving the bee some time and spreading the pollen more efficiently!
#PollinatingLT
It’s a clever way of saving the bee some time and spreading the pollen more efficiently!
#PollinatingLT
July 1, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Forget-me-nots change colour after being visited by a pollinator, signalling to the next insect that they’ve already been emptied.
It’s a clever way of saving the bee some time and spreading the pollen more efficiently!
#PollinatingLT
It’s a clever way of saving the bee some time and spreading the pollen more efficiently!
#PollinatingLT