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Over the coming months, thousands of kittens will rely on us for expert care, safe shelter and lots of love. You can make a BIG difference for these vulnerable little ones by donating a special gift from our virtual Kitten Shower registries at sdhumane.org/kittenshower. We’re still in need of essential items to make sure these babies have everything they need to grow healthy and strong. Thank mew!

04/21/2026

Don’t mow in April.

Try it for just one month.

“No Mow April” (an extension of No Mow May) is a simple way to support pollinators—especially early in the season, when food is limited.

🌱 Why it helps:

1️⃣ Let your lawn grow for a few weeks
→ Clover, violets, dandelions, and other low flowers begin to bloom

2️⃣ These early blooms matter
→ Many bees emerge in spring when few other nectar sources are available

3️⃣ Less disturbance = safer habitat
→ Ground-nesting bees rely on undisturbed soil
→ Butterfly larvae and other insects often shelter in taller grass

🐝 What you might notice:

→ Week 1: Grass gets taller. Not much else changes
→ Week 2: Early blooms appear. A few bees show up
→ Week 3: More flowers open. Pollinator activity increases
→ Week 4: A noticeable uptick in bees and other insects—depending on your yard and region

(Results vary based on climate, soil, and what’s already growing in your lawn.)

📊 What research shows:

→ Lawns mowed less frequently tend to produce more flowers
→ More flowers generally support more pollinators
→ Even small changes—like mowing every 2–3 weeks instead of weekly—can make a difference

🌿 Don’t want a wild-looking yard?

You don’t have to stop mowing forever:

→ Mow once at the end of the month (around 3–4 inches high)
→ Then switch to mowing every 2–3 weeks
→ Leave clover—it helps add nitrogen to the soil naturally
→ Expect a slightly wilder look—but a more active, living lawn

🏡 Concerned about HOA rules?

→ Pollinator-friendly practices are gaining support in many areas
→ A small sign like: “No Mow April — Pollinator Habitat” can help explain your approach
→ It often sparks curiosity—and good conversations—with neighbors

🌼 One important note:

“No Mow” helps—but it’s not a complete solution.
For bigger impact, combine it with:

→ Planting native flowers
→ Reducing pesticide use
→ Creating habitat that lasts beyond one month

One month. One simple experiment.

Your mower can wait.
The bees can’t. 🐝

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