Research for a better future
Pollinator populations are changing. Many pollinator populations are in decline, and this decline is attributed most severely to a loss in feeding and nesting habitats. In some cases, there isn’t enough data to gauge a response, and this is even more concerning.
At Pollinator Partnership Canada, our dedicated staff work every day to ensure we better understand pollinators via research, community science projects, and by collaborating with all those who are interested in ensuring a better future for pollinators, people, and the environment!
Discover our research-focused programs, and learn more about how YOU can participate!
Our Research Programs:
Plan Bee Community Science
Plan Bee is a community science project operating in Yellowknife, Whitehorse, and Iqaluit that aims to identify and document key pollinator species and the plants they rely on. The goal is to learn more about the native flowers used by bumble bees and other native pollinators to better understand how we can protect them.
iNaturalist
iNaturalist is a platform that allows users to upload plant and animal photos to support scientific research. Uploading photos of local pollinators is a great way to participate in citizen science, allowing scientists better to understand pollinators, their populations, and their ranges.
Scout IPPM
SCOUT IPPM is a mobile app that lets you monitor your pumpkin or squash crops for pests and pollinators, providing integrated management recommendations specific to your farm.
Crop Pest Tool
This tool provides information on plant types that may support crop pests so that growers and land managers can have increased confidence that the plants they select to create habitat for pollinators and pest control insects will not increase pest problems.