Pollinator-Friendly Resolutions for the New Year

1) I will plant native flowers, grasses, shrubs and trees in my yard and garden, promote the use of native plants to other gardeners in my area, and collect native seed from my garden to share with neighbours. 

2) I will provide food for pollinators all year by having spring, summer, and fall blooming plants in my garden and yard.

3) I will leave leaf litter, stems, twigs and logs in my garden for nesting bees and for butterflies to lay their eggs and overwinter.

4) I will take steps to reduce or eliminate pesticide use on areas within my control. 

5) I will learn about invasive plants and do what I can to manage or eliminate them from my local landscape.

6) I will make environmentally-friendly decisions to reduce my carbon footprint in order to help improve pollinator health and habitat quality.

7) I will support pollinator-friendly farmers by buying local organic or low-spray produce. 

8) I will support my local beekeepers by buying local bee products like raw honey.

9) I will volunteer to plant a pollinator garden in my community, and take part in local citizen science initiatives.  

10) I will continue supporting pollinator conservation organizations through my donations.

Pollinator Partnership Canada

Suzanne Sarioglu