By Wendy Weber and Jenny Pilling, the MHCA Green Team One of the best ways to support pollinators and other invertebrates is simple: do less fall (and spring) yard work. Leaves, stems, logs, branches, and flower heads are wildlife housing, not waste. They insulate overwintering animals, shelter native bees and butterflies, and protect insects already settled in for winter. A thoughtful autumn cleanup can protect beneficial insects while keeping your yard usable and attractive