Through Project Butterfly & Bumblebee, the Maryland Park Service is committed to increasing pollinator habitat on public lands, educating the public about pollinators, and supporting programs and events that highlight the important role pollinators play in maintaining the nation’s food supply and healthy and diverse ecosystems.
Five ways YOU can help our pollinators:
- Go Native
- Grow Not Mow
- Avoid Pesticides
- Provide Nesting Spots
- Donate to Project Butterfly & Bumblebee
What are pollinators?
Pollinators are any insect or animal that transfers pollen from one plant to another in order to facilitate the fertilization to form fruits or seeds. These pollinators can include:
Butterflies
Bees
Beetles
Wasps
Moths
Flies
Ants
Birds
Which native plants support pollinators?
Please use our handy reference guide here.
Pollinator Gardens/Meadows at State Parks
Would you like to visit one of our pollinator gardens, fields, or meadows? Wherever you are in the state, we have one near you! Check out our map…
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