Pollinator-Friendly Gardening Course

A bumblebee lands on one yellow flower in a group of them.

Transform your garden into a pollinator haven.

I am inspired by this course to take the steps necessary to protect pollinators and have a garden that is harmonious with the needs of Maine and the pollinators and nature that lives here.”

“I enjoyed taking this course! It has made becoming a pollinator-friendly gardener much more attainable…The course was very inviting and encouraging! “

The course is:

  • Online
  • At your own pace
  • $30-$15

Enroll now in Pollinator-Friendly Gardening


About the course:

This introductory course will teach you how to create and maintain a garden that supports a wide variety of pollinators, including bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. Work at your own pace to learn about the needs of different pollinators and how to design a habitat that provides food, water, shelter, and safety.

This course is perfect for anyone interested in certifying their garden as pollinator-friendly or simply looking to help support their local ecosystem.

What’s Included:

  • Engaging videos
  • Informative readings
  • Interactive activities
  • Thought-provoking reflection questions

Learn about:

  • Introduction to Pollinators
  • Providing Food
  • Providing Water Sources
  • Providing Shelter
  • Safeguarding Pollinator Habitat
  • Next Steps For Your Garden

Earn: 

Pollinator-Friendly micro badge: Score 80% or higher on each quiz and 80% on assessment activities.

Image of the Pollinator-Friendly Gardening Micro-Badge


Course Details:

Have Questions?  Contact us at: extension.gardening@maine.edu

For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation, contact Rebecca Gray at email extension.gardening@maine.edu or phone 207.356.1348.