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How can you help pollinators?
Pollinator populations are at risk. Decades of stressors including the loss, degradation, and fragmentation of pollinator habitats; the improper use of pesticides and herbicides; and diseases, predation, and parasites have all hurt pollinators.
Inspired by the Smithsonian Pollinator Garden?
You can help pollination by creating a pollinator-friendly habitat without sacrificing aesthetics.
Add diversity to you landscape with a beautiful tapestry of native plants that have evolved with local pollinators and thrive under the conditions in your region. Reach out to your local extension office to research the best plants.
Do you know the importance of pollinator health has been noticed?
On June 20, 2014
President Barack Obama issued a memorandum to create a federal strategy to promote the health of honey bees and other pollinators. |