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4/3/2015 YOUTH POLLINATOR HABITAT PROGRAM Ryan Diener Pheasants Forever, Inc. & Quail Forever Farm Bill Wildlife Biologist IMPORTANCE OF EDUCATION 7.5 Hours 1

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4/3/2015 WHY POLLINATORS? Declines in many pollinator groups are associated with habitat loss, fragmentation, and deterioration; diseases and pathogens; and pesticides (Status of Pollinators in North America, NRC 2006). - The National Academy of Sciences WHY POLLINATORS? 5

4/3/2015 WHY POLLINATORS? YOUTH POLLINATOR HABITAT PROGRAM • Program will provide tools and training for PF/QF chapters and employees across the country to engage youth, families, local communities, and partners to complete pollinator habitat projects. • When funding is available, the program will offer grants ( up to $1,000 ) to pay for site preparation, seed, plants, and signage. 6

4/3/2015 YOUTH POLLINATOR HABITAT PROGRAM • In order to apply for funding, habitat projects must meet the following criteria in order to be considered. YOUTH POLLINATOR HABITAT PROGRAM POTENTIAL YOUTH GROUPS • Schools / Classrooms • 4H • FFA • Church Youth Groups • Boy Scouts / Girl Scouts • Youth Camps 7

4/3/2015 YOUTH POLLINATOR HABITAT PROGRAM • In order to apply for funding, habitat projects must meet the following criteria in order to be considered. POLLINATOR SPECIFICATIONS • Pollinator projects must be a minimum of 1/2 acre in size • If planted in a strip, strip must be a minimum of 20 ft. wide • A minimum of 9 native wildflower species (wildflowers, legumes, and shrubs) must be planted on project (more species are encouraged) • At least 3 species shall have their primary onset of blooming during each period of April-June 15, June 15-July, and August-October 8

4/3/2015 YOUTH POLLINATOR HABITAT PROGRAM • In order to apply for funding, habitat projects must meet the following criteria in order to be considered. YOUTH POLLINATOR HABITAT PROGRAM • Pollinator Free Pizza • Pollinator Free Tacos • Pollinator Free Sundae • Pollinator Seed Balls • Plant I.D. • Bee Tunnel Nests 9

4/3/2015 YOUTH POLLINATOR HABITAT PROGRAM • In order to apply for funding, habitat projects must meet the following criteria in order to be considered. YOUTH POLLINATOR HABITAT PROGRAM 10

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4/3/2015 PROGRAM RESULTS 41 PROJECTS Youth Pollinator Habitat Project PROGRAM RESULTS 2,379 PARTICIPANTS 14

4/3/2015 PROGRAM RESULTS 64 ACRES PROGRAM RESULTS 70 PARTNERS 15

4/3/2015 PROGRAM RESULTS FOR MORE INFORMATION • Blog – http://pfqfhabitated.blogspot.com • Facebook – PFQF Habitat Education • Twitter – #PFQF Habitat Education Drew Larsen 308-293-1194 dlarsen@pheasantsforever.org 16