POLLINATOR PATHWAYS

Establishing pollinator-friendly habitats and food sources for bees, butterflies, hummingbirds and other pollinating insects and wildlife

 What are pollinators?

• Insects, birds, or other animals that move pollen from one plant to another
• they enable the cross fertilization of plants promoting reproduction and the growth of the new plants
• more than 30% of our food grows as a result of the work of pollinators do

What is threatening our pollinators?

• widespread application of pesticides and other chemicals on lawns and landscaped plantings and in agriculture
• climate changes that lead to lack of larval host plants
• loss of food and shelter sources (habitats) as natural environments are becoming increasingly fragmented through urbanization and suburbanization
• Learn about NEEC Mosquito Spraying Kill Bees Campaign

Watch this short video to learn what you can do help pollinators

How to Join?

• Include native plants on your property and manage invasive species. Please check our suggested list: RESOURCES AND PLANT LIST
• Avoid using pesticides and herbicides
• Consider leaving some bare ground and dead wood for nesting native bees and some autumn leaves for overwintering eggs and pupae of pollinating insects
• Visit our Calendar of Events for in New Jersey
• Help spread the word by ordering a 6″ Pollinator Pathways sign for your yard. Click on the butterfly circle to order your sign!

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