We were delighted to co-host a pollinator conversation on Tuesday, January 24th. The event was designed to educate the public on Dr. Gegear's and the Native Pollinator Task Force's work (and the work here in Bedford by our club) in hopes to inspire more interest, leading to more pollinator preservation gardens. Sam Cobin, the Conservation Coordinator with Sudbury Valley Trustees, and a member of the Native Pollinator Task Force presented an introduction to Dr Gegear's work followed by a presentation by Paula Gilarde on the Rotary Club of Bedford's plans for a local pollinator garden. 
 

Helpful links to learn more about planting for at-risk pollinators


Dr. Gegears Plant List/Website: He updates this list so it is best to use his website.
https://gegearlab.weebly.com/plant-list.html
The Bumble Bee Project Website
https://www.svtweb.org/mca/bumble-bee-project
Lincoln Land Trust Website: Here you can download their full Pollinator Action Plan
https://lincolnconservation.org/pollinators/action-plan/
Massachusetts Natural Heritage List of Endangered, Threatened or Special Concern plants
https://www.mass.gov/info-details/list-of-endangered-threatened-and-special-concern-
species#plants