Success StoryBuzzing about Pollinators



Buzzing about Pollinators

Author: Jamie Dockery

Planning Unit: Fayette County CES

Major Program: Pollinators

Plan of Work: Green and Sustainable Living

Outcome: Initial Outcome

As climate change impacts increase many pollinator populations have been facing significant declines, posing a serious threat to global food security and biodiversity. To make Lexington residents more aware of pollinators and their vital role, the Fayette County horticulture program gathered numerous organizations with similar missions to plan and execute Lexington’s inaugural pollinator week. We coordinated our activites with National pollinator June 19th -26th. Cooperative Extension developed an online calendar to showcase all the events and activities in one place. Numerous meetings were held, and a kickoff event was planned at with LFUCG at McConnel Springs Park. The mayor declared the week Lexington pollinator week.

Over the course of the week partners from garden clubs, UK-LFUCG Arboretum, LFUCG parks, Rotary Club, Lexingotn Public Library, Kentucky Deppartment of Agriculture, UK entomology, and few very engaged citizens offered over 25 activities, classes, tours, and educational exhibits around town. Approximately 500 Lexington residents participated. Several hundred native milkweeds plants were purchased and distributed along with seed packets and other promotional items. Participants responded very favorably and we look forward to growing this event with our community partners in future years to help support our struggling pollinators.  






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