Lessons from a Pollinator Gardener

About this episode

The episode discusses effective ways to create pollinator habitats with insights from Jennifer Hopwood's experiences.

There are countless ways to support the invertebrates we care about, and creating habitat in your own backyard or community is one we’ve often discussed. Today, we’ll explore real-world examples—what works, what doesn’t, and the exciting discoveries made along the way. Joining us to talk about her very own yard is Jennifer Hopwood. Jennifer is a Senior Pollinator Conservation Specialist with Xerces, providing resources and training for pollinator and beneficial insect habitat management and r...

People in this episode

Guest: Jennifer Hopwood

Topics covered

• pollinator gardening
• habitat creation
• invertebrate conservation
• real-world examples
• pollinator management

Keywords

• pollinators
• gardening
• habitat
• conservation
• invertebrates
• Xerces Society
• community

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Xerces Society

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