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Pollinator-Friendly Gardening

University of Maine Cooperative Extension

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Transform your outdoor space into a thriving haven for pollinators with the Pollinator Gardening Course from UMaine Extension!

Discover how to create and maintain a beautiful, pollinator-friendly garden that supports bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other vital species. Through engaging lessons, you’ll learn:

  • The importance of pollinators in our ecosystems.
  • How to select the right plants to attract and sustain pollinators.
  • Best practices for garden design and maintenance to support biodiversity.

Whether you’re an experienced gardener or just starting out, this course equips you with the knowledge to make a positive environmental impact while enhancing your garden’s beauty.

Upon completion, you’ll earn a Pollinator Gardening Digital Badge—a valuable credential to showcase your expertise. Share it with employers, on social media, or with your community to demonstrate your commitment to supporting pollinators and sustainable practices.

Sign up today and make your garden buzz with life!

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Cost: $30

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Earners of this micro-badge:

  • Recognize different types of pollinators.
  • Understand how to modify and adapt existing gardens to attract pollinators.
  • Can identify the four essential elements necessary to create a pollinator-friendly habitat.
  • Understand why biodiversity is important.
  • Understand that there are native and non-native plants, and that native plants support native pollinators.
  • Have a working vocabulary related to pollinator-friendly spaces.
  • Understand how to safeguard pollinator habitat.
Pollinator-Friendly Gardener Certification

University of Maine Cooperative Extension is an equal opportunity institution and provider committed to nondiscrimination. For more information, visit extension.umaine.edu/nondiscrimination.

Boost your skills and stand out with a Pollinator-Friendly Gardening micro-badge!

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