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Learn how to support pollinating insects by providing them with the right habitat. We give you tips and more detailed instruction for:
Suitable for all ages and for learning at home or in school.
This material is part of a collection of materials called A Cross-pollinated resource for pollinator citizen science. There are 4 materials in this collection so you may find other materials here that maybe of interest to you.
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First Published 09/07/2020.
Updated 03/11/2020
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10 simple things you can do to help pollinators in your garden
Making
changes to the way we manage our spaces can be daunting. Here is one way a school has made this easier for all of us.
Pledge to plant a pot or put aside a 1 x 1 metre area in your garden, school grounds or business to grow pollinator-friendly plants. These plants provide food and shelter for pollinating insects.
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you know that different species of bumblebee feed on different flowers? Visit our online Planting for Pollinators tool compiled from citizen science data on which bumblebee species have been seen feeding on which flowers. The tool allows you to explore the species dependent
nature of feeding (different bumblebee species show different preferences for plants) and also includes a recommender system to plan a season-long supply of pollen for the bumbles that visit your patch!
A set of downloadable pdf resources aimed at schools seeking to engage students with pollinator-friendly planting.
Suitable for teachers of students aged 7 and above. Designed for use by schools, but some resources can help with planting at home.
This guide aims to help both schools and
grounds staff manage school grounds for the
benefit of children and pollinating insects.
Design your dream garden using scale drawings
When considering what to plant you will want to consider the size, shape and colour of your planting to make for attractive and effective use of the space you have.
These easy to use sorting cards can be used by pupils, teachers and anyone looking to plan a pollinator friendly garden.
Use the cards to help plan for planting and year round flowering by following the simple colour codes- supporting all of our pollinators whatever time of year they emerge.
Use the information on size and flowering time to choose where in your borders to plant (front/middle/back) and the ‘type of flower’ to provide food for a range of our different pollinators.
Simple worksheets for KS1 and KS2 for pupils to support their literacy and help begin your garden planning.
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