Dakota Gardener: Pollinator gardening for children
July 31, 2023

A pollinator garden that attracts butterflies and bees can create a sense of wonder and connect youth with nature. (NDSU photo)
Now that summer is here and students are out of school, adults frequently ask me how to involve youth in pollinator conservation. Though they are wildly popular, I don't usually recommend that children construct bee houses because of their limited contribution to conservation and high-maintenance demands. Much easier and effective ways exist to encourage children to explore pollinators in the g...
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