Why are pollinators important?
POLLINATION FUN FACTS
Although not all plants rely directly on pollinators to help them make seeds, there are a lot of
economically and nutritionally important plants that do. The Pollinator Partnership estimates that
over 1,200 crops need the help of pollinators to reproduce.
Video explainer: A plant's best friend — the importance of pollinators
Global 3000 - The Globalization Program
September 27, 2019
Runtime: 3:22
Many plants need help with pollination and propagation. Insects are by far the most important pollinators, but birds and even lemurs can also transport pollen from one plant to another.
Activities
As part of the Pollinator Patch, please complete Activity 5 or 6.
Have fun with your family.
Activity 5 - CREATE A POLLINATOR PLACEMAT
Make a pollinator placemat collage using magazine-clipped images or hand-drawn pictures of edible plants whose survival relies on the help of pollinators. You can use the Plants That Rely on Pollinators Chart in the Resource Section for inspiration.
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Materials Needed:
Paper
Markers and crayons or old magazines
Glue
You can use the Plants That Rely on Pollinators Chart in the Resource Section for inspiration.
Activity 6 - PLAN A POLLINATOR CELEBRATION SNACK
Celebrate the hard work of pollinators by planning a special snack featuring the fruits of their labor, to help create awareness about the important role pollinators play in our world.
Materials Needed:
Fruits, vegetables, and seeds that rely on pollinators
Other ingredients as needed
Cooking utensils as needed
Continue the Learning at Home: Track your meals for one day and determine which of the items you consumed were produced through the hard work of pollinators. Use the Pollinator Menu Tracker in the resource Section to compile your results. How many of your meals included foods that rely on pollinators?