The Problem
Our community is in need of more pollinator-friendly habitats, as it is quickly being altered by new construction that is affecting our local ecosystem.
Our Plan
Our project will consist of planting fruiting bushes and vines in our school garden that will attract pollinating insects. This project will benefit pollinating insects in the area by providing them a habitat in which they can thrive.
Themes Addressed
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Community
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Education
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Food Choices
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Pollinators
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The Benefit
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People
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Animals
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Here is how the project went:
Our students successfully planted the school's first Pollinator Garden, consisting of five blueberry bushes using the Roots and Shoots grant funding.
Through this project I/we learned:
Through this project, we learned that various types of blueberry plants must be planted together in order for pollination to take place.
What I/we might change:
If we did this project again, we might change the number of plants purchased in order to provide a larger harvest.
My/our favorite part of this project was:
Our favorite part of the project was learning about the many different types of blueberry bushes there are and when they fruit. We enjoyed picking which place in our school garden where the Pollinator Garden would be located.
Some tips, tricks or fun facts about the project:
When planting blueberry bushes, make sure to research which type of mulch should be used for proper drainage. Regular landscaping mulch is not meant for these types of plants.
