Help Spring Valley Bloom,
One Pollinator at a Time           

As cities expand, habitat is cleared,  pollution increases, and pollinators lose food sources, nesting sites, and the habitat connectivity they rely on - with climate change exacerbating pollinator vulnerabilities, like failed migration, disease, and susceptibility to invasive predation

Responsible pesticide management is important for healthy agriculture, gardening, landscaping, and natural ecosystems. While pesticides, insecticides, and herbicides help control invasive pests, many products are not completely selective and can also affect beneficial pollinating insects. Careful application and integrated management practices (including chemical-free alternatives when feasible!) can help reduce unintended impacts on pollinator populations, ecosystems, soil and water quality, and human health.

Invasive (non-native) plants, insects, and animals disrupt ecosystems by outcompeting native species for resources, preying on them, and spreading disease. Invasive plants crowd out the native vegetation that pollinators rely on and often fail to provide the seasonal cues needed for pollinator migration and life cycles

Restoring habitat by planting native species is one of the most effective ways to help pollinators thrive in Spring Valley! Learn what to plant and when to plant here and here and here!

(Checkout this video on Making Seed-Balls for an engaging and easy group or classroom activity!)

There are several methods to deterring pests and weeds that don't require chemicals. Learn about some methods that protect pollinators, watersheds, (and you!) here, here, and here

Learn more about which common         non-native plant species that you should avoid planting and consider removing here and here