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1 Sustaining plants and pollinators Susan Carpenter UW-Madison Arboretum Sustainable landscapes in the built environment October 2015 Native Plant GardensPollinator diversity and health

2 Abundant floral resources and nest sites Diverse plantings spanning the flight season Mixed habitat: woodlands, prairies, gardens Well-timed mowing practices No insecticides, especially systemic ones Late season flowering and overwintering sites Monitor and document pollinator diversity Offer citizen science participation Support gardeners’ growth

3 Rusty-patched bumble bee Bombus affinis

4 Jeff Miller, UW—Madison, University Communications 2006 Arboretum gardens, prairies, savannas, woodlands, wetlands and neighborhoods Arboretum outlying properties, State Natural Areas, TPE properties, conservation easements, parks, private lands, etc.

5 Contributions:


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