What is National Pollinators Week?
National Pollinators Week celebrates the insects and animals that help pollinate plants that, in turn, allow fruits, seeds, and flowers to grow. This week long celebration will take place from June 18 - June 24, 2018.
What is pollination and why is this process important?
Pollination is the process in which pollen moves from one flower to another. The pollen fertilizes the flower which is a necessary component in the creation of fruits and seeds. Occasionally, this pollen is transferred from plant to plant due to wind and other environmental factors. According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service website, "over 75% of all flowering plants are pollinated by animals." Butterflies, bats, birds, and other creatures transfer pollen from flower to flower unintentionally because the pollen sticks to their bodies. Bees, however, intentionally gather and deposit pollen.
What are ways to celebrate National Pollinators Week?
Access resources such as Podcasts and Webcasts, activity guides, and more, on the "Pollinators" page of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service website.
This information was found on the "Pollinators" page of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service website. Visit the page here: https://www.fws.gov/pollinators/.
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