Organization: Edmonton and Area Land Trust (EALT)
Location: EdmontonSherwood Park, St. Albert, Leduc, Devon, Stony Plain, Spruce Grove
Country: Canada
Other Organizations Involved:
Pollinators include bats and birds, but the majority of pollinators in North America are insects: butterflies, moths, flies, beetles, wasps, and bees. These species pollinate about three-quarters of all flowering plants in the world, including many of the plants and crops that we need for food. Because there are fewer pollinators, food-producing plants are pollinated less. We need pollinators like solitary bees to pollinate our plants, including our vegetable plots, flower gardens, and agricultural crops.
This project has three main goals:
Activities will include:
This project will result in an increase in urban habitat for pollinators in Edmonton and the surrounding area. With increased awareness about pollinators will increase, residents will better understand how to help protect pollinators, including how to build Bee Hotels. The number of Bee Hotels available will increase through their direct installation at local businesses, churches, and schools; through individuals making hotels at EALT-led workshops; and through instructions provided to the public on how to design, build and install their own. All of this will lead to a greater public awareness of the importance of pollinators and of conserving their habitat.