Pollinator Habitat Workshop

A Guide to Creating Diverse Habitat for Pollinators and Other Beneficial Insects

Pollinators are an integral part of ecosystem functioning by providing pollination to both wild plants and agricultural crops. In recent years, concerns about pollinator population declines have increased. There are many drivers causing these losses, but one driver that can be readily addressed is habitat loss. By establishing or rehabilitating areas with flowering plants, we can see immediate benefits to local beneficial insect communities, especially with wild bees. While planting flowering habitat has become a common practice for supporting pollinators, we know that it can be intimidating to get started.