Pollinators are the insects that pollinate flowers. You know about bees and butterflies, but did you know that there are over 1000 species of pollinating insects in Canada? Together they are an indispensable natural resource, and their daily work is essential for over a billion dollars of apples, pears, cucumbers, melons, berries, and many other kinds of Canadian farm produce.
 A Monarch butterfly visits a thistle flower.
Pollinators need your help. Be a Pollinator Observer!
The Pollination Canada program, a new “citizen science” program, allows the Canadian public to participate in a nationwide survey of pollinators. It's easy to help, and observations recorded will assist scientists to understand these beneficial insects better.
The heart of the program is actual monitoring of insect populations and diversity. By observing pollinators in gardens, local parks, along country roads, basically anywhere flowers are growing, and then sending in these observations, Pollination Canada participants help scientists to better understand the crucial relationships between pollinators, ecosystems, plant diversity, and human activity.
This information is needed now, so that steps can be taken to preserve pollinator populations.
Download your Observer’s Kit now!
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Bee Trading Cards
"Resonating Bodies" bee trading cards series 1
focuses on the biodiversity of pollinators indigenous to the natural
and urban ecosystems of the Greater Toronto Area. The set of 24 cards
focuses on diverse subjects in a playful and visually compelling way,
and ties in with information on our web site as well as a handful of
publications and public viewing sites. Reading level is grade 9+ but
subject matter and visual cues can be applied to young people age 5
and up, as well as to adults.
You can preview the cards at Resonating Bodies.
Inquire at for ordering information.
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