National Pollinator week: How to get your family involved
From June 17-23 is National Pollinator week, a chance to get outside and learn about the animals responsible for supporting our ecosystem. Here's how to get your family involved.
It's National Pollinator week, a time to celebrate the majestic pollinators of the world, like this bumblebee taking off from a rapeseed field in Germany, May 8.
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June 17-23 is聽. It鈥檚 a week to celebrate and educate about pollinating animals, such as bees, birds, butterflies, bats, beetles and others, which are extremely vital to our ecosystem. Pollinators support much of our wildlife, lands and watersheds. Nearly 80% 0f the 1,400 crop plants grown around the world that produce all of our food and plant-based industrial products require pollination by animals.
There are so many simple ways to welcome pollinators into our home gardens and other outdoor spaces. In addition to helping the earth鈥檚 ecosystem and food supply, you鈥檒l also experience the fascination and wonder that comes from observing the animals you attract. Here are a few ways to get more involved:
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Enjoy beautiful nature during Pollinator Week and throughout the year!