Celebrate Pollinator Week
Pollinator Week: Pollinators and Climate Change
Pollinators need you. You need pollinators!
Birds, bats, bees, butterflies, beetles, and other small mammals that pollinate plants are responsible for bringing us one out of every three bites of food. They also sustain our ecosystems and produce our natural resources by helping plants reproduce.
Pollinating animals travel from plant to plant carrying pollen on their bodies in a vital interaction that allows the transfer of genetic material critical to the reproductive system of most flowering plants – the very plants that:
a) bring us countless fruits, vegetables, and nuts,
b) ½ of the world’s oils, fibers and raw materials;
c) prevent soil erosion,
d) and increase carbon sequestration
This nearly invisible ecosystem service is a precious resource that requires attention and support - - and in disturbing evidence found around the globe, is increasingly in jeopardy.
Pollinator Week 2025 is a celebration of the vital role that pollinators play in our ecosystems, economies, and agriculture. Under the inspiring theme "Pollinator Weave Connections," this year's event urges us to appreciate the essential role pollinators play in creating and expressing human culture, in all of its forms. These essential creatures, including bees, butterflies, moths, bats, beetles, and hummingbirds, are the unsung heroes behind the food we enjoy and the beauty that surrounds us. As we reflect on the interconnectedness of our world, let's unite in a collective effort to protect and preserve these crucial pollinators. By understanding the impact of our actions on their habitats and embracing sustainable practices, we can pave the way for a flourishing future. Join us in celebrating Pollinator Week 2025, and let's cultivate a world where both nature and humanity thrive in harmony.
The City of West Palm Beach Office of Sustainability is celebrating National Pollinator Week (June 16 - 22, 2025) by mailing free native wildflower seed packets to City of West Palm Beach residents and businesses! Growing native plants adds beauty and important habitats for wildlife, especially for pollinators. Even a small backyard garden can make a big difference. Plant the seeds in your yard and watch pollinators come right to your doorstep.
The 2025 Pollinator Week Wildflower Seed Giveaway is now closed. Check back in 2026!
*The form will be open from May 20, 2025 to June 11, 2025. Seeds will be mailed June 13-18, 2025.
Wildflower seeds available (while supplies last):
Additional Information and Resources:
Atala Chapter of the North American Butterfly Association (NABA)
Palm Beach County Beekeepers Association
UF IFAS Extension: Pollination
Florida Wildflower Foundation