The Problem: Science, Studies, Concerns
U. S. Fish & Wildlife About Pollinators
Decline of Pollinators And Global Malnutrition
Decline of Pollinators Poses Threat to World Food Supply
http://www.harlequinsgardens.com/mikls-articles/gardening-without-chemicals/
The Inspiration: Who Is Doing Something About This?
Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation
Unable to save the large blue (Maculinea arion) butterfly; extinct in 1979, the Xerces Society was formed to prevent extinction of other pollinators.
Xerces and General Mills Joint Effort to Save Bees and Butterflies
Xerces and General Mills: No Good Deed Goes Unpunished
The Pollinator Prairie in Olathe KS, a restored toxic waste super-fund site
The Bookshelf
“Bringing Nature Home: How Native Plants Sustain Wildlife In Our Gardens” by Douglas W. Tallamy
“Native landscaping for wildlife and people: How to use native midwestern plants to beautify your property and benefit wildlife” by Dave Tylka
How This Impacts You and Your Family
“Neonicotinoid pesticides – bad for bees, and may be bad for people too” by Jennifer Sass, Senior Scientist, National Resources Defense Council (NRDC)
What You Can Do To Make A Difference
Who will you share this information with?
What Support Do You Need?
Video of a Conversation about Chemicals with Your Favorite Nursery
Video of Conversation with Neighbors who use a Mosquito Control Company