Participants heard from four presenters, including two Dutchess County communities about ongoing efforts to establish pollinator gardens and “pathways”, helping to restore habitat connectivity and biodiversity to the region using a collaborative approach. ![]() Participants learned about various native pollinator species and the benefits they bring, the activities negatively impacting pollinators, and best management practices for managing our local landscapes with pollinating insects in mind, at both a residential and municipal scale. However, pollinator populations are in sharp decline due to activities such as loss of habitat. They play an integral part in our local food system and help us grow our local agricultural economy. Pollinators are a critical component of our ecosystem, fertilizing the plants in our yards and parks as well as on our farms and orchards. If you were unable to attend, we welcome you to watch the recording below: ![]() ![]() The CCEDC Environment & Energy Team hosted a fall 2021 environmental forum on the topic of creating pollinator friendly communities! This was a virtual forum hosted on Cornell Zoom. Export What’s the Buzz: Creating Pollinator Friendly Communities
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