Grant money is being made available for Iowa landowners interested in taking active steps to save bees and other pollinators. Trees Forever is now taking applications for 2020 Pollinator Habitat Conservation participants until Sept. 30. The cost-share grant program works with farmers, landowners and communities to improve or create specific habitats. “Pollinators are directly responsible for about every third bite of food we consume,” says Program Manager, Debbie Fluegel. “The landowners participating in Trees Forever’s Pollinator Habitat program are playing an important role in recreating natural habitats by planting native plants, flowering shrubs and flowering trees.” Selected participants will be reimbursed up to $1,000 for 50 percent of their expenses to install or improve a habitat. Some sites will then be showcased during an upcoming field day to educate the public about preparation, appropriate species, composition and ongoing maintenance requirements. More information and applications can be found through the contact points included here.
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More information or to apply:
Website: www.treesforever.org/PollinatorHabitatCons
Debbie Fluegel:
Email: dfluegel@treesforever.org
Phone: 309-613-0095