This is Pollinator Week! From now until June 28, Bee City Timmins is reminding residents about the importance of protecting the tiny species that play a big role in the health of our environment.
Pollinators like bees and butterflies need our protection. Their populations are dwindling due to habitat loss and other environmental pressures like climate change. Pollinators are not only essential to healthy ecosystems, but they also support the food systems we rely on each day. That’s why Bee City Timmins works year-round to promote pollinator health, but for one week each year, the celebration really takes flight.
To celebrate Pollinator Week, Bee City Timmins has launched three new contests to encourage residents to connect with local pollinators and their habitats. Along with the annual Pollinator Photo Contest, community members can play Pollinator Bingo, test their knowledge through Pollinator Trivia, or create an original pollinator-inspired piece art. Contest details and deadlines are available online at: www.timmins.ca/our_services/environment___sustainability/bee_city_timmins/bee_city_contests.
“Protecting pollinators starts with understanding their importance,” says Christina Beaton, Manager of Environmental Compliance and Sustainability. “Pollinator Week is an opportunity to explore the incredible diversity of pollinators found here in Northern Ontario, and discover simple actions we can all take to create and support healthier habitats.”
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