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I learned about the Monarch campaign and the importance of Pollinators
Which resource(s) did you choose to read?
Learn about the plight of the Monarch butterfly [1], Learn about the importance of pollinators and what NWF’s doing to help [2], Blog: Four Questions about Neonicotinoid Pesticides Neonicotinoid pesticides are a class of chemical used as an insecticide on crops, in home and school gardens, by landscapers, and on public lands. There is often a concern surrounding the impact of neonicotinoids on pollinating insects [5], Monarch and Pollinator Conservation [6]
Are there other pollinator resources that you have found helpful that are not included in the resources bank? If so, please share them here:
Which action(s) did you take to participate to help monarchs and/or pollinators?
Created urban/suburban monarch habitat on campus by planting native, nectar-producing and caterpillar host plants and creating corridors for wildlife in urban and suburban areas., Planted a monarch-friendly demonstration garden on campus or another prominent location in the community, Initiated or support citizen-science efforts that help monitor monarch migration and health, Educated and engaged your community including homeowners, businesses, schools and universities, places of worship, and others in creating pollinator friendly habitats on their properties while working to attain NWF’s esteemed certification as a wildlife-friendly community
Which method(s) did you use to communicate about the campaign and the action(s) you took?
Shared the action you’ve taken on social media , Other
If you selected Other, please describe the method you took.
Shared with friends and family and encouraged them to build their own pollinator friendly garden, and to share with their friends.
Which action(s) did you to take to help sustain your efforts on this campaign?
Developed a plan for ongoing maintenance of gardens planted, Other
If you selected Other, please describe the action you took.
Plan to continue to maintain the garden and use new knowledge to build more community pollinator gardens.
In reflecting on your experience in earning this badge, please share some of your thoughts on what you most enjoyed about this process and if there are any ways you think it could be improved. What was your biggest take away?
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