Project Timeline
Summer-Fall 2023
- Gather information about pollinator gardens and native plants through tours
of local pollinator habitat, and native plant gardens, speaking with experts, and online information. - Tour potential pollinator garden pilot locations on UMass Chan main campus.
- Create plant list and solicit plants for pilot garden(s).
Winter 2023/2024
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Continue planning for pilot pollinator garden(s) including developing signage.
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Draft integrated pest management plan in consultation with facilities team.
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Continue to provide educational seminars on native plants and native pollinators and their benefits to health and well-being.
Spring 2024
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Plant pilot pollinator garden.
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Request approval from the Chancellor to pursue Bee Campus USA certification.
Fall 2024-Spring 2025
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Plan and implement a larger pollinator garden based on the results of the pilot.
