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Pollinators:  Why We Need Them and How to Help

Pollinators: Why We Need Them and How to Help

Update: 2025-06-241
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Pollinators play a critical role in food production, plant biodiversity, and ecosystem health—but many of these essential species are facing serious threats.

In this episode of The Evergreen Thumb, we sit down with a WSU Master Gardener and Certified Pollinator Steward to explore why pollinators matter, what’s putting them at risk, and how you can take simple, effective steps to support them in your own garden. From native plant choices to pollinator-safe practices, this conversation is packed with practical, science-based tips for every Washington gardener.

🌼 Learn how the WSU Master Gardener Program supports pollinator stewardship as one of its core priorities.

Resources mentioned in this episode, along with a full transcript, can be found on our website.

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Pollinators:  Why We Need Them and How to Help

Pollinators: Why We Need Them and How to Help

WSU Extension Master Gardener Program