Native plants offer food and shelter for a host of organisms, both above and below the ground. They also help clean our air and water, and their roots provide stability for our soils. Native pollinators ensure that native plants continue to produce seeds so they can reproduce and thrive for generations to come. Learning about the relationship between native plants and native pollinators — and the amazing things they do together in our environment — offers intriguing and important lessons for kids.
Berry Good Friends
This lesson guide offers educators and parents a foundation of information about native plants and pollinators, along with engaging activities focusing on native berries and their “berry good” pollinator friends. The goal is to teach our next generation respect for native plants and pollinators while also inspiring and empowering them to take steps to protect and preserve native habitats in our communities.
Family Guide to Native Berries
Looking for a fun way to start an edible garden? Try planting a patch of native berries! This guide includes berries native to the United States, tips on starting a native berry garden, and a coloring page.
Family Guide to Native Pollinators
There are thousands of native pollinators who quietly go about their work without any fanfare. Learn which plants each pollinator likes best, and play a fun matching game.
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