Start Date

21-4-2021 1:15 PM

End Date

21-4-2021 1:24 PM

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Pollinators play a critical ecosystem role, transferring pollen for wildflowers and crops. We investigated methods and benefits of establishing native pollinator corridors through agriculture by conducting a literature review on a partner farm, soil, and native plant and pollinator species in Colorado. Collaborating with stakeholder farmers and a volunteer restoration organization, we designed an agricultural field optimized to support native pollinators and are implementing our design with the help of a volunteer crew. To maximize our impact, we are creating community education resources from our literature review. Incorporating pollination corridors will strengthen the local ecosystem and agriculture economy.

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Presented at the 3rd International Conference of the YEAH

SDG Theme: SDG 2 - Zero Hunger, SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities & Communities, SDG 15 - Lifeon Land

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Conference Proceedings for The 3rd Global Virtual Conference of the Youth Environmental Alliance in Higher Education

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Apr 21st, 1:15 PM Apr 21st, 1:24 PM

Session 1D Design and Collaborative Implementation of a Pollinator Habitat on a Colorado Front Range Farm

Pollinators play a critical ecosystem role, transferring pollen for wildflowers and crops. We investigated methods and benefits of establishing native pollinator corridors through agriculture by conducting a literature review on a partner farm, soil, and native plant and pollinator species in Colorado. Collaborating with stakeholder farmers and a volunteer restoration organization, we designed an agricultural field optimized to support native pollinators and are implementing our design with the help of a volunteer crew. To maximize our impact, we are creating community education resources from our literature review. Incorporating pollination corridors will strengthen the local ecosystem and agriculture economy.