Pictured: Seven state parks will get new pollinator habitat. Photo by: Caitlin Williamson
It’s Pollinator Week! The celebration goes from June 19-25. The Wisconsin DNR and the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin announced that seven state park properties will get a pollinator upgrade this year.
The parks are: Aztalan State Park, Brunet Island State Park, Chippewa Moraine State Recreation Area, Hank Aaron State Trail, Harrington Beach State Park, Pattison State Park and Peninsula State Park.
The DNR is leading a “Pollinators in the Parks” initiative to increase pollinator habitat at state park properties across Wisconsin.
“Our native pollinators are incredibly important to maintaining Wisconsin’s native ecosystems. State parks are proud to play a role in helping these important beings survive,” says Steve Schmelzer. Schmelzer is the DNR Parks and Recreation Management Bureau Director. “Plus, the beautiful gardens that create habitat for pollinators enhance the intrinsic beauty of our state park properties.”
Ten other state parks got funding over the last few years: Blue Mound, Governor Dodge, Hartman Creek, High Cliff, Lake Wissota, Nelson Dewey, Roche-A-Cri, Willow River, Wyalusing and Yellowstone Lake. This is in addition to several State Natural Areas and state forests.
Wisconsin DNR says pollinators are vital for both the state’s unique biodiversity and agricultural crops and backyard gardens.
How To Celebrate Pollinator Week
- Plant native plants: https://wimonarchs.org/
- Help the bees by getting involved with the DNR’s Wisconsin Bumble Bee Brigade: https://wiatri.net/inventory/BBB/getInvolved/
- Experience pollinator conservation yourself out in the field: https://www.wisconservation.org/field-trips/
- Learn more about how you can help increase pollinator habitat in Wisconsin: https://www.wisconservation.org/wi-pollinator-garden/
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