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Pollinate New England at the Goodwin Forest

Populations of native pollinators—including bees, butterflies, moths, beetles, bats, and hummingbirds—have plummeted across the United States in recent years. The goal of Pollinate New England is to teach and encourage homeowners to plant diverse, systemic pesticide-free native plants that support a wide variety of pollinators throughout their life cycles. We hope that it will become a national model.

The crash of European honeybee populations has been widely reported, but the more-efficient native pollinators, including bees, also are experiencing the same sharp decline. Scientists believe that the leading causes are habitat loss, fragmentation, and degradation, as well as misuse of pesticides. 
The Garden installation included amending the soil with compost, laying out selected plugs, planting, watering, mulching, watering, and adding signage.  The garden is at the start of the Children's Discovery Trail. 

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Interested in learning more?

Attend the CIPWG Symposium to learn about invasive species management 

The Xerces Society learn more about pollinator habitat and conservation

Get involved:  
Bumble Bee Watch, an effort to track and conserve North American bumble bees.


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  • HOME
    • Visit >
      • Trails >
        • Trails Projects
        • Goodwin Forest Trail Challenge
        • Harvest
        • Hiking Tips and Hints
        • 10K Course
      • Museums
      • Gardens >
        • Pollinate New England
      • Children's Activities >
        • Children's Discovery Trail Fundraiser
    • About Us
    • Membership
    • Volunteer!
    • FGF Minutes
  • Goodwin Forest Trail Run
    • 10K Course
    • 30K Course
    • Trail Run Tees
    • Trail Run Volunteer Opportunities
    • Directions
    • 2022 Trail Run Photo gallery
    • Race results archive
  • Events & Education
    • Current Programs
    • Backyard Naturalist
  • MASTER NATURALIST PROGRAM
    • Master Naturalist Projects
    • Independent Study & Outreach
  • Exploring Nature