06/16/2026
🐝 Pollinators are essential animals—such as bees, butterflies, moths, and hummingbirds—that transfer pollen between flowers while feeding on nectar.
🦋 This process fertilizes plants, allowing them to reproduce and produce the fruits, vegetables, and seeds we eat. They are responsible for approximately one out of three bites of food.
🪰 Supporting these vital creatures is critical for local biodiversity and the food supply. Because they are facing declines from habitat loss and climate change, you can help protect them by creating a welcoming environment right in your backyard.
🍎 Without pollinators, much of the food we eat and the natural habitats we enjoy would not exist.
🐞 With more than 700 native species in Canada, bees are the most common pollinator. Other pollinators include:
butterflies 🦋
moths 🐛
wasps 🐝
flies 🪰
some beetles and hummingbirds. 🪳 🐦
🌼 Pollinators transfer pollen in and between flowers while visiting a plant for food. This process is known as pollination.
Come visit us at the Horton Market this weekend and pick up free informational brochures from Canadian Wildlife Federation!
