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by Gavin McGough Summer 2020

Meadow Research to Boost Pollinators

Lately, citizen scientists, gardeners, and outdoor enthusiasts of all types have become increasingly concerned with recorded declines in pollinating insect populations. From the Pollinator Pathway initiative in southwestern Connecticut and eastern New York - featured in the Summer 2020 issue - to similar endeavors around the Northeast, many are asking, how can we help pollinators in our communities?  Biologist and Professor Joan Edwards of Williams College has conducted a years-long study with a beautiful answer: more meadows laden with native flowers! Join us for an exploration of Professor Edwards’ findings, and a profile of a working research forest.

This audio story is part of the Northern Woodlands Summer 2020 podcast project by Williams College student Gavin McGough. Learn more about the Pollinator Pathway here.

by Gavin McGough

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Sep 03, 2020

Great resource - very well done!  You have inspired me to put away the mower next summer.  I’ll do a lawn meadow with a pathway through it.

Steven Kopstein

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