Pollinator Support

The Woodlands was recently awarded just the 10^th Monarch Champion City designation in North America. The Woodlands GREEN works closely with The Woodlands Township Environmental Services Department on pollinator support programs that create habitat and educate the community.  Find out more about how you can help pollinators by working with the GREEN and by taking simple steps in your own back yard.

Pollinator populations have declined precipitously the past few decades. Currently, there are 74 pollinator species are on the federal Endangered Species list, including butterflies, bees, bats, moths, beetles, skippers and flies. In July 2022 the monarch butterfly was classified as “Endangered” by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Habitat loss and pesticide and herbicide use are the primary threats to pollinators. Climate change is a mounting factor, as well.

Considering that pollinators are essential to a functioning ecosystem, the reproduction of over 80% of all flowering plants and one in every three bites of food we eat, their protection is utmost importance.

Get your hands dirty with the GREEN.

• Sign up for alerts on upcoming planting projects and bring the family and friends. You don’t need to be a member - everyone’s welcome

And please consider supporting the GREEN through membership, donation, or business sponsorship. Your funds go directly to programming.

• When considering layout, keep in mind that shape and density is more important than overall size. Areas that are dense, round, and close together are more effective than small, isolated patches. Create blocks of color with a high area to edge ratio.