Populations of bees, butterflies, and other pollinators are in serious decline.
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Our pollinators are threatened by a number of environmental issues. One of the largest contributing factors is a loss of suitable habitat and sources of food. As we remove suitable habitat and replace it with lawn, non-native plantings, and hardscape we’ve eliminated large swaths of land that support pollinators, and created isolated “islands” of habitat.
Through the efforts of the Snetsinger Butterfly Garden, its Satellite Gardens, and Certified Pollinator Friendly Gardens in our community, many "pollinator pit-stops" already exist. We are now calling upon our neighbors and community members to help us fill in the gaps, one yard at a time, to help us link pollinator friendly habitat throughout the area.
To see a map of current pollinator friendly gardens around the state Click Here |
The Planting for Pollinators project is an effort to link and expand pollinator friendly habitat in our community.
Want to Learn More?
Use the links below, Contact a Master Gardener in your neighborhood, or come to one of our informational presentations. |
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PLANTS & PLANS
Tips on selecting the right plants including sample plant lists and garden diagrams |
READY, SET, PLANT!
Planting tips and guides |
MAINTAINING YOUR GARDEN
Tips on planting your pollinator garden |
CERTIFY YOUR GARDEN
How to get YOUR garden on the map! |
IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD
Contact a Master Gardener in your neighborhood for advice and info. |