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Pollinator Series
This series is an excellent way to connect students, teachers, and parents with the vital world of pollinator conservation. This program is designed to explore the lifespan and habitats of pollinators. Discover how these small creatures play a massive role in supporting a strong economy and providing the essential vitamins and minerals needed in daily diets.
Whether looking to build a school curriculum, start a backyard garden, or simply learn how pollinators impact global agriculture, this series has something for everyone.
Did You Know?
- Did you know that 1/3 or one out of every three bites of food we eat is possible because animal pollination?
- Did you know that most pollinators love milkweed?
- Did you know that conservation as important to keeping a healthy ecosystem for pollinators to live in?
- Did you know it is possible to create a pollinator ecosystem?
Pollinator Types:
- Bees
- Butterflies and Moths
- Flies and Beetles
- Vertebrates
Pollinators Eat:
- Nectar
- Pollen
- Tree Sap
- Rotting Fruit Juice
- Decaying Plants
- Tiny Insects
Pollinators Live:
- Near Food Sources
- Small Water Holes
- Leaves and Sticks
- Bare Ground and Flat Surfaces
To Learn More About Monarch Butterflies, Watch These Videos:
All About Monarchs
Becoming A Monarch
The Monarch Adventure
Photographs courtesy of Vecteezy and Pexels. Monarch facts courtesy of National Park Service. Narrated by Dr. Sharon Brannon, Education Specialist at the George W. Bush Presidential Library.
Want Even More About Monarch Butterflies, Check Out These Helpful Handouts:
Build Your Own Monarch Waystation
How To Tag A Monarch
When visiting the George W. Bush Presidential Center, take a walk through the Laura Bush Native Texas Park and play the -