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NORTH CENTRAL OHIO
POLLINATOR PATHWAY

Safeguarding the native pollinators through sustainable practices and community engagement

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Who We Are

The North Central Ohio Pollinator Pathway is a new chapter of Pollinator Pathways which got its start at a large gathering of like-minded individuals and organizations at Stratford Ecological Center in February 2024. We are committed to engaging and educating communities across the region on how to create and cultivate native habitats of all shapes and sizes to grow climate resilience and boost biodiversity for the benefit of all.

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Upcoming Events

From educational talks featuring the importance of pollinators in the ecosystem to native plant giveaways to help local children create their own pollinator spaces, Pollinator Pathway hosts a variety of different interactive events for you and your friends.

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Check out what's happening on our Events page.

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What is a Pathway?

Pollinator pathways are public and private pesticide-free corridors of native plants that provide nutrition and habitat for pollinating insects and birds. Even the smallest green spaces, like flower boxes and curb strips, can be part of a pathway.
 

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Why Are Pollinators Important?

Pollinators are critical to the survival of terrestrial ecosystems worldwide. According to the USDA Forest Service, 80% of crops grown globally rely on pollination by animals and more than 150 food crops in the U.S. depend on pollinators, including almost all fruit and grain crops.

How Can You Be a Part of the Pollinator Pathway Movement?

Anyone can be a part of the movement because every property owner’s yard and every public space can make a difference. Cultivating native plants and establishing native habitat whether you have acres of land or a few pots on a balcony will help sustain our delicate ecosystem. Contact us for advice, join in on one of our many projects and events, or volunteer your time to keep the movement growing.

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Contact Terry Hermsen at thermsen@otterbein.edu to get started!

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Partners and Community

Pollinator Pathway partners with a variety of local and national organizations to provide education, support volunteer work, and help to cultivate a community focused on conservation and supporting native environments to better our natural world.

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