Pollinator Conservation
Iowa has roughly 2,500 native pollinators! That is a great reason to get connected to nature and become more sustainable.
Check out what we are doing to help these amazing creatures:
Pollinator Friendly Ames
The city of Ames has a 10 pollinator friendly community plan. See what we are up to and find great resources!
Native Seed bank
Habitat loss is one of the leading causes of pollinator decline. That’s why we created a native seed bank to make it more accessible.
FAQ
Curious about pollinators and native plants? Check out some of the most frequently asked questions.
Environmental Education and Community Events
Monarch Magic is an annual pollinator educational event in Ames aimed at families. We also participate in tabling events and regularly give talks about water quality, pollinators, and conservation to community groups around the state.
Conservation Connection Blog
A big part of our work is telling engaging stories to help explain the science and policy behind the environmental issues we work on. Here are three of our latest posts from the Conservation Connect Blog. We’ve also compiled some of our most accessible content related to soil and water (which can get complicated) as an FAQ.
Subtle Spring
By Jim Colbert:
The beauty of an Iowa woodland in early spring is subtle, but once you get to be on a first-name-basis with spring ephemerals, they’re impossible to ignore!
More Bees, Please – Creating a Pollinator Friendly Ames!
By Lisa Kuehl
An introduction to the Pollinator Friendly 10 year plan and why you should join in the effort.
Don’t Pull Those Weeds and Help the Bees!
Spring is one of the most important foraging times for pollinators. Let’s help them get off to a great start!
Get In Touch
3116 S. Duff Suite 201
Ames IA 50010
(515) 232-0048
Email our Pollinator Conservation Specialist,