Planting pollinator gardens has attracted eight Rotary Clubs and community partners from Cambria to Ventura. They are springing forth from Rotary District 5240’s partnership with Monarch Joint Venture. This program provides free seeds, pollinator plants, and technical assistance to participating clubs.
Every Rotary Club in District 5240 can create a pollinator garden and help bees, butterflies and more to thrive. Pollinators account for one third of the food we eat and play a vital role in keeping our ecosystem healthy. Unfortunately, pollinator populations have declined by as much as 40% due to climate change, urbanization, pesticides, and other factors. The Rotary Clubs in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura, and Kern Counties are on vital pollinator pathways. Thus, this is an ideal environmental service project for every club to support.
Every Rotary Club in District 5240 can create a pollinator garden and help bees, butterflies and more to thrive. Pollinators account for one third of the food we eat and play a vital role in keeping our ecosystem healthy. Unfortunately, pollinator populations have declined by as much as 40% due to climate change, urbanization, pesticides, and other factors. The Rotary Clubs in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura, and Kern Counties are on vital pollinator pathways. Thus, this is an ideal environmental service project for every club to support.
Pollinator gardens create valuable opportunities for collaboration with local botanical gardens, University of California Master Gardener Program volunteers, and the California Native Plant Society. In addition, partnerships with schools, parks, and public agencies can help identify ideal planting sites. The program offers engaging educational opportunities for Interact and Rotaract members as well.
Want to get your club involved? Rotary D5240’s partnership with Monarch Joint Venture offers an expedited online Intake Form to ease sign up. Contact D5240 Environmental Chair, Don Maruska for more information. Don@DonMaruska.com.
Photos:
Los Osos Rotary, Los Osos Valley Garden Club, and St. Benedict’s working together to prepare the pollinator gardens
Los Osos Rotarians celebrating progress in starting pollinator garden
Want to get your club involved? Rotary D5240’s partnership with Monarch Joint Venture offers an expedited online Intake Form to ease sign up. Contact D5240 Environmental Chair, Don Maruska for more information. Don@DonMaruska.com.
Photos:
Los Osos Rotary, Los Osos Valley Garden Club, and St. Benedict’s working together to prepare the pollinator gardens
Los Osos Rotarians celebrating progress in starting pollinator garden
