Team 2: Plants, Pollinators & Organic Gardens/Farms
“climate change is playing a role in changing what grows where in the US: "Over the long run, we will expect to see a slow shifting northward of zones as climate change takes hold."“
“Migratory monarchs were classified as endangered by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) in July. They’re now just two steps away from being labeled as extinct.”
Insects and other animals are absolutely vital in pollinating plants. Without pollinators, plants don’t reproduce which means the food crops (wheat, apples, etc.), edible oils, medicines, and other products are at risk.
Real grass is for playing fields -not lawns. “Lawns are ecological deserts.”
Instead of lawns- Use native grasses, ground cover, native plants & trees #BeePesticideFree #WaterIsLife
Planting for Pollinators
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Benefits of Plants
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Cities Should Think About Trees as Public Health Infrastructure
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