Watching the slow return of native pollinators to my yard changed my perspective on urgency

I stopped using pesticides and planted local wildflowers five years ago, expecting quick results but saw barely any bees the first two seasons. It was discouraging, and I almost gave up, thinking my small plot didn't matter. Then, this summer, I counted over a dozen different species buzzing around, a quiet testament to how ecological recovery operates on its own timeline. It hit me that pressuring for instant outcomes in climate work might miss the point of these gradual, vital processes.