It’s time to talk about the birds and the bees (and the flowers and the shrubs)

Pollinator habitats are very important to the environment and agricultural systems. They reduce water runoff and soil erosion. They lessen the need for maintenance, saving money. And, of course, they beautify the area.

Pollinators such as honeybees, monarch butterflies and a variety of birds depend on flowers for pollen and nectar. That’s why we are establishing – or in some cases have already established – several pollinator habitats across our service territories.

And here’s more good news...anyone can create a pollinator habitat.

• Plant flowers, grasses, trees and shrubs native to your area. Visit nwf.org/nativeplantfinder/plants to help you get started.
• Fill a birdbath with gravel or create a muddy patch in a corner of your yard so pollinators have a shallow place to drink water.
• Weed and water your habitat as needed.
• Cluster plantings close together. This provides pollinators shelter and camouflage from predators.

Visit lge-ku.com/sustainability to learn more about our pollinator habitats and other sustainability efforts.