Why Pollinators Matter

If you’re interested, we encourage you to plant native plants that attract these tiny creatures to your patios, lawns, and gardens. It’s a simple yet rewarding task. Did you know that pollinators are responsible for 75% of global plant reproduction? Without them, plants wouldn’t reproduce effectively, impacting vegetable, fruit, and nut crops.

Let’s plant natives and attract these lovely creatures year-round!

After exploring the world of pollinators and planting native plants, we hope you will share your efforts. Conservationists rely heavily on field exploration to develop conservation projects. By contributing your efforts, you help them design more effective conservation policies. Supporting projects is easy. You can find volunteer opportunities with local garden clubs, nature centers, and County Extension Offices. Alternatively, look for online resources such as iNaturalist or Pollinator Partnership.

Ultimately, learning about pollinators, growing native plants, and sharing our data, we contribute to global food production!

How to Support Pollinators


Bumblebee (Bombus) on Bergamot

Learn About Pollinators

Learn about bees and butterflies that live in your area. Study their diverse shapes and sizes. Identify the habitats and plants that attract the most pollinators to your region.

Pollinator Garden

Grow Pollinator Habitats

Grow native plants that attract pollinators to your area. Create a combination of native plants for each season: spring, summer, fall, and winter.

Field Exploration

Explore & Share

Explore the fascinating world of pollinators with friends. Participate in community or citizen scientist volunteer projects to collaborate and contribute to research.

Resources


Follow the journey of pollinators. Read weekly field notes and stories across the seasons.


A space for pollinator enthusiasts to share their photos and join projects around the world!



Explore Pollinators by Season

Spring Pollinators: The First Buzz of Spring. Learn about early pollinators and the plants that support them.

Summer Pollinators: Lifecycles in Action. Discover the summer lifecycles of pollinators.

Fall Pollinators: Leaves and Stems. Explore how bees and butterflies prepare for winter and the habitats they need.

Winter Pollinators: Hidden Habitats. Uncover the hidden life of pollinators in winter, who migrates or stays.