Discover the World of Pollination at our Annual Pollinator Festival
June 25, 2011
Every year in June, the AHLF joins forces with environmental organizations around the world
to host Pollinator Awareness Week. Nearly 80% of the world’s crop plants require pollination.
When we think of pollination, we think of birds, bees and butterflies. But beetles, mosquitoes,
bats and even flies transfer pollen between seed plants. This function is vital for plant reproduction.
Without pollinators, humans and ecosystems cannot survive. Due to biodiversity threats such as land
development, pollution and pesticides, we are losing pollinators around the world at an alarming rate.
Our Pollinator Week celebration includes creative crafts and activities for the whole family, live
hummingbirds, bees and butterflies, face-painting, ice-cream, movies and interesting presentations
designed to deepen our understanding of the issues facing our fragile ecosystem.
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