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Pollinator populations are declining across the world. Here's how to help in New York City.
Manage episode 493738693 series 95357
It’s summertime, and bees, butterflies and other pollinators are out and about!
But many of these pollinators are facing dangerous population declines worldwide. Pollinators play a vital role in the fertilization of crops, gardens and wilds plants. The city parks department has 23 pollinator gardens to promote pollinator friendly plants and practices across the Five Boroughs.
Matthew Morrow, the director of horticulture for the parks department, and Georgina Cullman, an ecologist for the parks department, talked with WNYC's David Furst more about why pollinators are important and what New Yorkers can do to help.
1278 episodes
Manage episode 493738693 series 95357
It’s summertime, and bees, butterflies and other pollinators are out and about!
But many of these pollinators are facing dangerous population declines worldwide. Pollinators play a vital role in the fertilization of crops, gardens and wilds plants. The city parks department has 23 pollinator gardens to promote pollinator friendly plants and practices across the Five Boroughs.
Matthew Morrow, the director of horticulture for the parks department, and Georgina Cullman, an ecologist for the parks department, talked with WNYC's David Furst more about why pollinators are important and what New Yorkers can do to help.
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