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Pollinators, What's all the Buzz About?
There’s a lot of buzz about bees and other pollinators these days, and for good reason; pollinators are in peril. Biologists are warning that pollinator populations are in sharp decline, with some species facing extinction. But the good news is there are things you can do to help right outside your door.
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Join the Northeast Pollinator Pathway
Pollinator Pathway Northeast is a grassroots movement focused on establishing pollinator-friendly habitat and food sources for bees, butterflies, hummingbirds and other pollinating insects and wildlife along a series of continuous corridors. By connecting private and public spaces we can build back essential habitat.
Think like a Pollinator!
Design and maintain your yard and gardens with pollinators in mind. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service offers resources for creating pollinator friendly habitat right at home.
Explore Massachusetts Department of Agriculture Resources
Build a Habitat for Pollinators At Home
Whether you are interested in improving pollinator resources on your own property, looking for guidance developing a landscaping plan, or trying to determine which native plant species to stock for sale, the Massachusetts DOA curated lists of native, pollinator-friendly container plants and seeds will help you make the right decisions.
Click on the image to be redirected to their website where you can download helpful resources and lists for Massachusetts and surrounding areas, see sample plans and locate places to shop for the native plants that form the foundation of buzzing pollinator places.
Your Yard is Your Pollinator Garden 🦋
When most people think about pollinator gardens it’s the showy flowers that come to mind. But pollinators need much more than flowers to survive and thrive. Every corner of your yard and all of the interconnected practices you engage in year round are what contributes to a buzzing pollinator paradise.
Simple sample pollinator patch plan for a sunny spot!
Check out this new garden plan from the folks at the Northeast Pollinator Pathway.
Explore the people & places working to save RI Pollinators🐝
The Pollinator Atlas at RIDEM
Discover ways that you can contribute to citizen science by helping to catalog Rhode Island’s native pollinators. Dig in to the library of resources to learn more about how you can help pollinators at home and in the community. Click on the image to learn more.
The University of Rhode Island Bee Lab
Rhode Island’s native bees are in trouble. Learn more about it from the scientists at the forefront of the work to catalog and protect our pollinators. Be sure to explore their resources including planting guides for home gardeners. Click on the image to learn more.
Connect with the Massachusetts Pollinator Network
Discover ways that you can connect with others in Massachusetts working to save pollinators by connecting with the Massachusetts Pollinator Network. Participate in programs, help advocate for pro-pollinator legislation, and stay up to date on the latest buzz.
Ready to Learn More about Pollinator Habitat?
Watch the OSU Pollinator Habitat 101 Recordings
Want to dig in on the science behind pollinator gardening? Looking for additional inspirations and new ideas? Ohio State University hosted a dynamic learning series featuring some of the nation's foremost experts on pollinator habitat. You can watch all of the session recordings by following the link below.
The Pollinator Alliance at the Audubon Society of RI
Connect your property to the growing network of pollinator gardens across Rhode Island. Learn more about how to connect at the link below.