Native Bee and Pollinator Resources

Roughly 80 percent of the world’s plant species require wildlife assisted pollination. Landowners can help by supporting and planting native plant species, which are beneficial to pollinators. Scroll through this page to find references and guidance on how to manage your land for native pollinators.


VWL Resources

Guide to Managing Woody Stems for Cavity-Nesting Bees

This step by step guide offers information on how to manage woody stems to serve as habitat,
especially for our native cavity-nesting bees.

Bumblebees of Virginia

This pamphlet provides tips on how to promote native bumblebee populations, and presents detailed photos of 11 bumblebee species found throughout Virginia.


Resources from Other Agencies and Organizations

Audubon At Home: Creating Wildlife Habitat

Pollinator Resources – Multiple Sources

monarch butterfly on purple cone flower

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