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YOUTH POLLINATOR HABITAT PROGRAM
Ryan Diener
Pheasants Forever, Inc. & Quail Forever Farm Bill Wildlife Biologist
IMPORTANCE OF EDUCATION
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POLLINATORS WHY POLLINATORS?
7.5 Hours 1 4/3/2015 POLLINATORS WHY POLLINATORS? 2 4/3/2015 - - PDF document
7.5 Hours 1 4/3/2015 POLLINATORS WHY POLLINATORS? 2 4/3/2015 - - PDF document
4/3/2015 YOUTH POLLINATOR HABITAT PROGRAM Ryan Diener Pheasants Forever, Inc. & Quail Forever Farm Bill Wildlife Biologist IMPORTANCE OF EDUCATION 7.5 Hours 1 4/3/2015 POLLINATORS WHY POLLINATORS? 2 4/3/2015 WHY POLLINATORS? WHY
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WHY POLLINATORS?
Declines in many pollinator groups are associated with habitat loss, fragmentation, and deterioration; diseases and pathogens; and pesticides (Status of Pollinators in North America, NRC 2006).
- The National Academy of Sciences
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WHY POLLINATORS?
- Program will provide tools and training for PF/QF chapters
and employees across the country to engage youth, families, local communities, and partners to complete pollinator habitat projects.
- When funding is available, the program will offer grants (up
to $1,000) to pay for site preparation, seed, plants, and signage.
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- In order to apply for funding, habitat projects must meet the
following criteria in order to be considered.
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- Schools / Classrooms
- 4H
- FFA
- Church Youth Groups
- Boy Scouts / Girl Scouts
- Youth Camps
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POTENTIAL YOUTH GROUPS
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- In order to apply for funding, habitat projects must meet the
following criteria in order to be considered.
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POLLINATOR SPECIFICATIONS
- Pollinator projects must be a minimum of 1/2 acre
in size
- If planted in a strip, strip must be a minimum of 20
- ft. wide
- A minimum of 9 native wildflower species
(wildflowers, legumes, and shrubs) must be planted
- n project (more species are encouraged)
- At least 3 species shall have their primary onset of
blooming during each period of April-June 15, June 15-July, and August-October
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- In order to apply for funding, habitat projects must meet the
following criteria in order to be considered.
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- Pollinator Free Pizza
- Pollinator Free Tacos
- Pollinator Free Sundae
- Pollinator Seed Balls
- Plant I.D.
- Bee Tunnel Nests
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- In order to apply for funding, habitat projects must meet the
following criteria in order to be considered.
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PROGRAM RESULTS
Youth Pollinator Habitat Project
41 PROJECTS
PROGRAM RESULTS
2,379 PARTICIPANTS
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PROGRAM RESULTS
64 ACRES
PROGRAM RESULTS
70 PARTNERS
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PROGRAM RESULTS
- Blog – http://pfqfhabitated.blogspot.com
- Facebook – PFQF Habitat Education
- Twitter – #PFQF Habitat Education
Drew Larsen 308-293-1194 dlarsen@pheasantsforever.org
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