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Nature & Conservation

This guide focuses on nature and conservation of natural resources.

Pollinator Gardens

Pollinator gardens are becoming increasingly popular. But what are pollinator gardens? This is simply a garden that is designed specifically to support various species of pollinators! 

According to the United States Botanical Garden, pollinators include butterflies, beetles, hummingbirds, bees, and wasps.

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Native Wildflowers and Host Plants

A pollinator garden is unique in that the best pollinator gardens are strategically created and designed. You wouldn't want to plant just any flower without giving thought to what would support the various pollinators, particularly butterflies. Check out these links to learn more about the native wildflowers and the native host plants that are most attractive to butterflies!