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Pollination & Pollinators
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Creating a Pollinator Garden 
 This presentation for children describes how "[b]y cultivating a garden, schoolyard, or even a few containers that allure these important plant partners [pollinators], students can provide vital oases amidst deserts of buildings and concrete." Features tips on what plants to choose (such as flowers with a range of shapes and sizes), how to care for plants (avoid using pesticides), curriculum ideas, and links to related sites and articles. From the National Gardening Association. http://www.kidsgardening.com/growingideas/projects/jan03/pg1.html Topics: Plants Last updated Jul 8, 2008 Ecological Topics: Pollinators
Collection of resources on "the biology, ecology, conservation status, and threats to native pollinators, pollinator-dependent species, and pollinator habitats in the United States and abroad." Includes background about pollination (including plant features used by pollinators), descriptions of specific pollinator species (bees, birds, bats, and insects), material on conservation and on farming and gardening for pollinators, news and updates, teaching resources, and more. From the National Biological Information Infrastructure, administered by the U.S. Geological Survey. http://www.nbii.gov/portal/community/Communities/Ecological_Topics/Pollinators/ Topics: Plants Last updated Sep 14, 2007 Gardening for Native Bees in North America
"The purpose of ... [this] tabulation of garden plants for native bees is to help guide home gardeners in North American to genera of flowering plants whose species will please gardener and bee alike. In turn, bees can provide bumper crops in our orchards and vegetable gardens, plus providing hours of pleasant entertainment and distraction." Highlighted plants are widely cultivated and attractive to bees. From the Agricultural Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). http://www.ars.usda.gov/Main/docs.htm?docid=12050 Topics: Insects & Arachnids, Plants Last updated Jul 8, 2008 Pollinators: Our Future Flies on the Wings of Pollinators
Background about pollination and pollinators, animals or insects that assist in plant reproduction by transferring pollen from the male anther of a flower to the female stigma. Topics include specific pollinators (such as bees, birds, and bats), pollinator syndrome traits, environmental benefits and cultural importance of pollination, and pollinator conservation (such as gardening practices and building native bee nesting blocks). Provides images and related website links. From the USDA Forest Service Rangeland Management Botany Program. http://www.fs.fed.us/wildflowers/pollinators/ Topics: Plants Last updated Sep 14, 2007 Resources on Pollinators
Collection of resources about pollination and the importance of pollinators: "About three-quarters of the world's flowering plants and at least 90 food crops eaten in North America depend on pollinators." Features a chart of pollinator species (with fun facts, population status, and favorite flowers), a list of plants for attracting pollinators, a podcast on pollinators in crisis, news and updates, and related links. From the National Academy of Sciences Division on Earth and Life Studies. http://dels.nas.edu/pollinators/ Topics: Plants Last updated Sep 14, 2007 |
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