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BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM On a warm afternoon in Bristol, an alleyway once known for litter and neglect is now humming with life. Catmint, yarrow, geraniums, and anemones fill the air with color and scent, attracting bumblebees, hoverflies, and ladybirds. “It’s buzzing with pollinators now,” says Flora Beverley, as she strolls through the rejuvenated space. Just over a year ago, this was a drab, forgotten corner of the city. Today, it’s a thriving part of the Pollinator Pathways Project, complete with nectar-rich plants, bee hotels, and cheerful murals. Local residents care for the space, watering plants and picking up litter. “We want to keep it that way,” Beverley says. How it all began A trail runner and fitness influencer, Beverley launched the project after a chronic illness limited her outdoor activity. Wanting to bring nature closer to home, she began connecting local green spaces with insect-friendly corridors. The idea took off: in just one year, volunteers transformed seven alleyways across South Bristol. “The things that are good for nature tend to be very good for people too,” she says. And despite Bristol’s many parks, Beverley saw a critical gap. “Habitat fragmentation is a big issue.” Funded by small grants, local business donations, and community support, most of the work is completed in a weekend. Mural artists, gardeners, and neighbors come together, creating joyful pockets of biodiversity in unexpected places. A model with global roots Bristol’s initiative is part of a growing international movement. The term “pollinator pathway” was coined by US artist Sarah Bergmann in 2007 for a Seattle-based corridor of native plants. Since then, over 300 towns in 24 US states and parts of Canada have joined the movement. In Norway, Oslo’s “bee highway” weaves together green rooftops and flowering patches across the city. Meanwhile, in the UK, conservation charity Buglife has created a national-scale B-Lines network: 3-kilometer-wide “insect superhighways” connecting wildflower-rich habitats. More than 3,800 pollinator projects have already been added to Buglife’s online map. The B-Lines have helped species like the bilberry bumblebee in Shropshire and the small scabious mining bee in the southwest. Why pollinator pathways matter Insects are in crisis. Studies estimate global insect biomass is declining by one to two and a half percent each year. In the UK alone, Buglife’s citizen science project found a 63 percent decline in flying insects between 2021 and 2024. “Creating more pollinator-friendly habitat in our cities is a fairly easy win,” says Professor Dave Goulson of the University of Sussex. “If we green up gardens, parks, road verges, cemeteries, and alleys in Bristol, it all adds up.” He adds that it’s not just good for bees and butterflies. “It connects people with nature. Kids can grow up surrounded by bumblebees, butterflies, and birdsong.” Rachel Richards of Buglife emphasizes the importance of connected habitats: “Reconnecting fragmented landscapes builds resilience,” especially as climate change brings more fires and floods. Looking to the future With hotter, drier summers ahead, Beverley is planning carefully. Each pollinator pathway includes hardy, drought-resistant plants. Herbicides are avoided entirely; volunteers manually remove weeds to keep paths accessible. After her social media posts on the alleyway transformations went viral, Beverley now hopes to create a toolkit so others can replicate the idea beyond Bristol. “It’s a bee buffet,” she says with a smile. “And now the pollinators are coming in their masses.”The post How pollinator pathways are turning city alleys into thriving insect havens first appeared on The Optimist Daily: Making Solutions the News.

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM If you have ever had a urinary tract infection (UTI), you know that this condition is painful, disruptive, and all too common. In fact, more than half of adult women have had a UTI, and many have several recurrences every year. Although female bodies are more susceptible because the urethra is shorter than in male bodies, anyone can be susceptible to UTIs. You don’t want to mess with a UTI, so here are six food suggestions that will help you ward off bacteria and protect your insides from this uncomfortable condition. Cranberry juice Though research is mixed, many studies show cranberry juice can decrease the recurrence of UTIs. One meta-analysis of seven clinical trials in healthy women found that consuming cranberry juice reduced the risk of developing a UTI by 26%.  Be mindful of the type of cranberry juice you choose, as this beverage can have a lot of added sugar. Consider opting for cranberry concentrate or juicing the fruit yourself. Broccoli Eating broccoli will give you a huge dose of vitamin C, which has been shown to boost immune function overall and help the body’s resistance to infection. Cinnamon Cinnamon is a spice rich in compounds that reduce inflammation and hamper the growth of bacteria and other pathogens. Some studies even show that cinnamon can help prevent the colonization of E. coli, the bacteria that are responsible for most UTIs. Papaya Like broccoli, papaya is loaded with vitamin C to support immune function and increase the acidity of urine, which hampers bacterial growth.  Kefir This fermented milk drink is rich in probiotics that may help prevent UTIs and improve the immune system’s ability to fight infection. Garlic Not only is garlic delicious, but it’s also high in allicin and other compounds with antibacterial properties. Because allicin is easily damaged by heat, raw garlic is more effective than when it’s heated.   This solution is an updated version of our 2019 article.The post Keep urinary tract infections away with these 6 foods first appeared on The Optimist Daily: Making Solutions the News.

Imagine an academic environment in which students are empowered to run their own school, set their own goals, and learn through real-world projects. For the students at The Academy at District Church, that’s the environment they enjoy every day. While traditional schooling in the US is suffering a crisis of declining student performance, The Academy […]

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