Protecting Pollinators by Arani Kulamurugan Ontario Nature Youth

Protecting Pollinators by Arani Kulamurugan + Ontario Nature Youth Council TYEC’s Eco-Leadership Challenge December 23 rd, 2016 Page 1

What Are Pollinators • Pollinators are species exchange of pollen that facilitate the • Insects, birds, mammals • They seek out nectar from plants • Pick up pollen when feeding • Pollen is transferred when they move to another plant • Leads to fertilization Page 2

Why They’re Important • Depended on by many plant species • Wild and domestic pollinators are necessary for humans • Maintain biologically diverse ecosystems Page 3

Threats • Pesticide use • Chemicals to get rid of pesticides • Habitat loss • Land for human purposes • Climate change • Harder for species to survive • Invasive species Page 4

ONYC’s Pollinator Campaign • Started in 2014 • Postcard and social media campaign • Asked provincial government to restrict use of neonictinoids • Members distributed postcards in their communities • Produced a video • Pollinator themed workshops Page 5

What Can You Do To Help? • Advocate • Create awareness and educate others • Join ONYC to meet like-minded individuals • Convince your city to become a bee-city • Don’t give up! Page 6

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Questions? Me: • Facebook: Arani Kula • aranikulamurugan@gmail. com • https: //ecoearthblog. wordpress. com • Keep me updated! Ontario Nature: https: //www. ontarionature. org Facebook: Ontario Nature Youth Council Instagram: ON_Youth. Council Bee City Canada: http: //www. beecitycanada. org Page 8