Bee Campus
There are over 1,000 species of pollinating insects in Canada. This includes bees, butterflies, moths, flies, beetles, and more! Pollinators are important because they work to maintain the health of ecosystems and support agriculture.
One way we can support pollinators is by planting native plants that provide important resources to pollinators like food and habitat. Many native plants can even be grown in containers to support pollinators on a porch or balcony.
Western was the first university in Canada to become a designated Bee Campus in 2018. This designation recognizes ongoing pollinator work that has been taking place on campus such as:
- Planting native species on campus
- Native plant giveaways
- Educational events and campaigns about native plants and pollinators
- Reduced grass cutting in some areas for wildflowers and grasses to grow
- Maintaining mature pollinator friendly trees
- Naturalizing space behind buildings and along forest
