BANGOR DAILY NEWS • April 14, 2022
With spring now firmly upon us, it’s tempting to get out and mow. But the city of Rockland is encouraging residents to keep their mower stowed away — at least for the month of May. The Rockland City Council recently endorsed an initiative called “No Mow May,” an effort to pause mowing during the month of May so pollinators ― like bees ― will have an opportunity to feast on the dandelions and other wildflowers that grow in our yards. It’s a small effort to help the local ecosystem and the environment more broadly.