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‘Project Butterfly & Bumblebee’ Includes Activities and Donation Opportunities
This spring, the Maryland Park Service has launched Project Butterfly & Bumblebee, an ongoing slate of programs and activities to educate the general public about the role pollinators play in maintaining diverse ecosystems and the nation’s food supply.
Pollinators are any insect or animal that transfers pollen from one plant to another in order to facilitate the fertilization to form fruits or seeds. They include a number of species of bees, butterflies, beetles, moths, wasps, flies, ants, and even birds. Maryland State Parks are committed to the protection of these vital creatures.
Individuals can donate to support butterfly and bumblebee habitat and education in state parks. Projects supported by these donations include planting and restoring native gardens, field edges, and meadows that benefit a wide variety of species and connect park visitors to the beauty and wonder of nature.
Park visitors are invited to participate in ongoing educational programs and visit existing gardens, fields, and meadows at parks that support thriving pollinator populations. “Parks for Pollinators” is also the theme of the 15th annual Park Quest family activity series happening now throughout Maryland State Parks.
Pollinator Week
JUNE 20-26, 2022
Pollinator Week: Wings of Life!
Pollinator Week is an annual celebration in support of pollinator health that was initiated and is managed by Pollinator Partnership. It is a time to raise awareness for pollinators and spread the word about what we can do to protect them. The great thing about Pollinator Week is that you can celebrate and get involved any way you like! Popular events include planting for pollinators, hosting garden tours, participating in online bee and butterfly ID workshops, and so much more. However you choose to celebrate this year, be sure to register your event on the map below, and share your story with us by tagging us on social media using the hashtag #PollinatorWeek.
Pollinator Week Shirts Now Available!
The limited-edition Pollinator Week Shirts are here! This year's design features artwork from the 2022 Wings of Life Pollinator Poster by Natalya Zahn. Order yours today and show your support for pollinator conservation. Don't forget to show off your new shirt during Pollinator Week from June 20-26 to help raise awareness for pollinator health and well-being!
We need YOU to help us spread the word about Pollinator Week! Download the official Pollinator Week Logo and share it with your friends and colleagues on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. The official Pollinator Week logo images can be downloaded using the following links: ENGLISH, SPANISH, and FRENCH.
Activities
Register your activities to the official Pollinator Week events map!
Lightings
Request local buildings to light up yellow and orange in support of pollinators!
Proclamations
Sign and mail proclamations to your governor in support of Pollinator Week!
Pollinator Week Map
It's not too early to start thinking about your Pollinator Week activities. Pollinators positively affect all our lives, supporting wildlife, healthy watershed and more - let's SAVE and CELEBRATE them! Activities can be more traditional events open to the public (plantings, walks, webinars) or private events in your backyard*. Join the celebration and connect virtually or in-person by adding your pollinator activity to the map below!
*Private activities will not be made available for download in the events list.
ADD YOUR ACTIVITY TO THE MAP
ADD YOUR LIGHTING TO THE MAP
Pollinator Week Toolkit
Bees and other pollinators are threatened, but with your support, we are finding ways to help them. Download our Toolkit for inspiration on how to help pollinators!
Resources
Download our educational posters for the classroom or workplace, Pollinator Week Logos to share on social media, and our fun facts and activities for kids!
Order the Latest Pollinator Poster!
The 2022 Wings of Life Pollinator Poster features butterflies and moths and the essential role they play in pollination, culture, and ecosystem services throughout North America. Butterflies and moths are found in almost every terrestrial ecosystem from deserts to tropical rainforests, and thousands of flowering plants have evolved to rely specifically on their pollination services. Beautiful artwork by Natalya Zahn.
Pollinator Week History
Pollinator Week was initiated and is managed by Pollinator Partnership, and fourteen years ago the U.S. Senate’s unanimous approval and designation of a week in June as “National Pollinator Week” marked a necessary step toward addressing the urgent issue of declining pollinator populations. Pollinator Week has now grown into an international celebration, promoting the valuable ecosystem services provided by bees, birds, butterflies, bats, beetles, moths, wasps, and flies.
People across the planet have pledged to continue promoting pollinator health and well-being through their Pollinator Week events. Through the numerous virtual and in-person gatherings, webinars, planting sessions, garden and farm walks, and monument lightings, Pollinator Week 2022 is geared to be the busiest and best one yet!
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