Thu, May 20
|Online Event
Powerful Pollinators Online Webinar - Free
This webinar will provide an introduction to encouraging insect pollinators on farms, including a guide to choosing plants that will support diverse pollinators throughout the year.
Time & Location
May 20, 2021, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
Online Event
About the event
Pollinators are an essential component of agricultural production and of healthy, biodiverse landscapes. Protecting and enhancing pollinator resources on farms will help support a diverse range of pollinators. This webinar will provide an introduction to encouraging insect pollinators on farms, including a guide to choosing plants that will support diverse pollinators throughout the year.
Hear from Dr Anna Carrucan, botanist/beekeeper and Dr Megan Halcroft, native bee specialist Lea Hannah, PhD candidate researching crop and pollinator interactions on farms.
Schedule
10 minutesWelcome and Introductions - Rowena Danks - Mid Murray Landcare SA
10 minutesLea Hannah - Floral Resources in Crops to Attract Pollinators and Enhance Pollination - Research Project