Because most native bees have foraging range of about 300 meters for solitary bees and 800 to 900 meters for social bees (NIH), we cannot support insect populations in isolated parks and nature preserves. This is why we are working to create a continuous pathway of natural habitat for wild bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators. 

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Working together, we can manage our own yards and gardens without insecticides, herbicides, and chemical fertilizers. We can focus on adding native plantings that will provide food for wild bees and other pollinators, and we can encourage our communities to focus more on native plantings on public lands as well. This will allow us to connect our private gardens with public parks and larger nature preserves, creating a Pollinator Pathway that sustains the biodiversity of our local wildlife.