Pollinators are animals which transport pollen from one plant to another aiding in the plant’s reproduction – creating seeds & fruits. Common pollinators include insects (especially bees), butterflies, moths, birds, bats and small mammals. Pollinators are important for a healthy ecosystem & critical to many food crops, but are often lacking in urban gardens &
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Celebrate our Pollinators! In conjunction with National Pollinator Week, Michigan recently adopted their own resolution! Adopted by Senate, March 16, 2011 Senate Resolution No. 25. A resolution proclaiming June 20-26, 2011, as Michigan Pollinator Week. Celebrate Michigan Pollinator Week & help sustain our beneficial native pollinators by planting native flowers (75% of all flowering plant
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It’s Farmers Market Season! Help promote local food consumption & Michigan agriculture by shopping at these West Michigan Farmers Markets: Ada Covered Bridge Farmers Market The Community Church, 7239 Thornapple River Dr., Ada June 21 — September 27 Tuesdays, Noon – 6 p.m. Allendale Farmers Market 6676 Lake Michigan Dr., (M-45), Allendale June — September
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2010 Walk for Farm Animals An annual event held in communities all over the U.S. & Canada that helps spread the word about the treatment of animals on factory farms and raises vital funds for rescue, education and advocacy work. Sunday October 10th Grand Rapids Community College Student Center; At the corner of Lyon Street
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It’s Fall Harvest Time Enjoy the Fall season with hayrides, corn mazes, apples & cider, pumpkin patches and support our local farmers! Crane OrchardsU-pick apples & corn maze6054 124th Ave. – FennvilleOpen Daily 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Dunneback & Girls FarmU-pick apples, corn maze, bakery & cider6 Mile Rd & Peach RidgeMon – Sat,
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Spikenard Farm Honeybee Sanctuary Has written an extensive article on the process of pollination by honeybees, The Honeybee, Sustainer of Life on Earth. Don’t underestimate the impact of the honeybee. Honeybees are responsible for pollinating nearly $15 billion worth of U.S. crops.