Pollinators
Learn more about honey bees, native bees, butterflies, bats, and more with a variety of Natural Inquirer resources. Browse by topic, grade band, and resource type.
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When you think of bees, you may first picture the European honey bee. However, at least 4,000 other bee species…When you think of bees, you may first picture the European honey bee. However, at least 4,000 other bee species live in the United States. Unlike social honey bees, many...
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Use this sign to let your neighbors know – “We’re mowing less to improve pollinator habitat!” The QR code directs…Use this sign to let your neighbors know – “We’re mowing less to improve pollinator habitat!” The QR code directs viewers to the Northern Research Station’s webpage where you can...
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Print this lawn sign to let your neighbors know that you’re mowing less and supporting pollinator habitat. The QR code…Print this lawn sign to let your neighbors know that you’re mowing less and supporting pollinator habitat. The QR code directs to the Northern Research Station’s website where you can...
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Learn more about the different types of pollinators and how they are able to pollinate plants.Learn more about the different types of pollinators and how they are able to pollinate plants.
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Even a small garden of native plants is enough to support a host of pollinator species. Learn more about how…Even a small garden of native plants is enough to support a host of pollinator species. Learn more about how you can create your own pollinator garden.
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Forests provide many resources to society. To provide these resources, forest managers are continually working on tree improvement. Tree improvement…Forests provide many resources to society. To provide these resources, forest managers are continually working on tree improvement. Tree improvement is the process of growing trees with the best wood...
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During this program in the FSNatureLIVE series, we’ll learn about how the environment and human actions impact animals as well…During this program in the FSNatureLIVE series, we’ll learn about how the environment and human actions impact animals as well as how you can investigate what animals live near you....
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After watching episode 2 of Ecosystems LIVE about human impacts on insects, you can try this Nature Nearby Challenge. In…After watching episode 2 of Ecosystems LIVE about human impacts on insects, you can try this Nature Nearby Challenge. In this activity, you’ll simulate the act of pollination using snack...
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Use this graphic organizer to guide students through Episode 3 of Ecosystems LIVE. Topics include safety tips for investigating animals,…Use this graphic organizer to guide students through Episode 3 of Ecosystems LIVE. Topics include safety tips for investigating animals, using our senses to identify animals, animal tracks and scat,...
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A school in your area wants to create a pollinator garden. They want their pollinator garden to do two things:…A school in your area wants to create a pollinator garden. They want their pollinator garden to do two things: 1. Provide a healthy habitat for native insect pollinators. 2....