Pollinator Importance and Garden Care

Pollinators are crucial for providing food, medicine, and materials. Colorado hosts over 950 native bee species due to its diverse ecosystems. Besides bees, other pollinators include butterflies, birds, and wasps. Pollinators are essential for 70-82% of plants to produce seeds and survive. To support pollinators, maintain blooming plants, provide nesting areas, water, and avoid pesticides in gardens.

What are some of the resources that pollinators provide us?

• Food, medicine, and clothing fibers

• Electricity and water

• Plastic and glass

• Metals and minerals

Why does Colorado have a high diversity of bee species?

• It has a high population of humans

• It has a variety of ecosystems

• It has a lot of rivers

• It has a large number of cities

Which of the following is NOT a pollinator?

• Snakes

• Butterflies

• Birds

• Flies

What percentage of plants depend on pollinators to produce seeds?

• 70-82%

• 90-100%

• 30-40%

• 10-20%

Why are pollinators important for wild plants?

• They help in photosynthesis

• They provide shade

• They are essential for seed production

• They prevent soil erosion

What is one way to support pollinators in your garden?

• Using a lot of pesticides

• Removing all flowers

• Providing nesting spaces

• Planting only in winter

How can you provide water for pollinators in your garden?

• By using a hose

• By creating a pond or bird bath

• By installing a sprinkler system

• By digging a well

Why is it important to have plants blooming throughout the season?

• To provide continuous food for pollinators

• To attract more birds

• To make the garden look colorful

• To increase the garden's temperature

What is a simple way to provide nesting spaces for bees?

• By installing birdhouses

• By planting tall trees

• By using artificial lights

• By leaving bare ground

What should you avoid to keep your garden safe for pollinators?

• Adding too many rocks

• Using pesticides

• Planting too many trees

• Using too much water