Pollinators
What is a pollinator?
Pollinators are anything that carries pollen from the male part of a flower to the female part. Cross pollination is when the pollen is moved to another plant.
Think of the letter "B" to list most of your pollinators;
Birds, Hummingbirds & Bats
Butterflies & Moths
Bees, Beetles & Insects
Bugs & Lizards
Breezes & Winds
Pollinators are critical to making and maintaining ecosystems that help plants reproduce. About 90% of the world's flowering plants need help with pollination. This is how fruits, vegetables and nuts are grown. These plants also provide oils, fibers and raw materials. Pollinators provide 1/3 of the food we eat.
Monarch butterflies are special pollinators, and their conservation needs are very specific. Learn more about Monarch butterflies.
You can Make a Difference
Plant Flowers
Provide Supplemental Food
Plant Flowers
Grow colorful flowers which produce pollen and nectar, and attract all types of pollinators. Choose a variety that keeps blooms in season all year.
Grow Milkweed
Provide Supplemental Food
Plant Flowers
Milkweed is the sole source of life for Monarch butterflies. Plant native varieties to support the Monarch population. Learn more about milkweed HERE.
Provide Supplemental Food
Provide Supplemental Food
Provide Supplemental Food
Provide supplemental food. If growing flowers isn't your thing, providing supplemental food still supports conservation. Learn more about feeding song birds & hummingbirds HERE.
Create a Water Source
Provide Supplemental Food
Provide Supplemental Food
Place a water source in your garden to help hydrate pollinators. Make sure to provide sloping sides and rocks for pollinators to rest, and to ensure they do not drown. 'Bee The Change' provides some information on creating a water source HERE.
Avoid Pesticides
Protection & Shelter
Protection & Shelter
Stop using chemical products that kill bugs. Try using plants and oils which naturally deter bugs in areas where you spend time outdoors, such as; catnip, citronella, citrus, eucalyptus, lemongrass, peppermint, rosemary and tea tree. Read more about pesticides HERE.
Recycle
Protection & Shelter
Recycle
Recycling helps minimize trash and is great for the environment. Fire Tower Flowers has a recycling program that pays you to recycling floral containers. Learn more about the program HERE.
Community Parnerting & certifications
Wildlife Habitat
Palmetto Wildlife Habitat
Palmetto Wildlife Habitat
Fire Tower Flowers is a certified Wildlife Habitat with the National Wildlife Foundation.
Palmetto Wildlife Habitat
Palmetto Wildlife Habitat
Palmetto Wildlife Habitat
Fire Tower Flowers is a certified Palmetto Wildlife Habitat with the South Carolina Wildlife Foundation.
Pollinator Habitat
Palmetto Wildlife Habitat
Pollinator Habitat
Fire Tower Flowers is a certified Pollinator Habitat with the Xerces Society.
Bee Friendly Farm
Palmetto Wildlife Habitat
Pollinator Habitat
Fire Tower Flowers is applying to be an official Bee Friendly Farm with the Pollinator Partnership.
Butterfly Garden
Monarch Waystation
Butterfly Garden
Fire Tower Flowers is a certified butterfly garden with the North American Butterfly Association.
Monarch Garden
Monarch Waystation
Butterfly Garden
Fire Tower Flowers is a certified Monarch garden with the North American Butterfly Association.
Monarch Waystation
Monarch Waystation
Monarch Waystation
Fire Tower Flowers is a certified Monarch Waystation Site with Monarch Watch.
Milkweed Provider
Monarch Waystation
Monarch Waystation
Fire Tower Flowers is a South Carolina registered milkweed provider with the Xerces Society.
Milkweed Provider
Monarch Tagging Research
Free Milkweed Seeds
Fire Tower Flowers is a South Carolina registered milkweed provider with the Monarch Joint Venture.
Free Milkweed Seeds
Monarch Tagging Research
Free Milkweed Seeds
Fire Tower Flowers provides free milkweed seeds to support Monarch habitats across the nation.
Monarch Tagging Research
Monarch Tagging Research
Monarch Tagging Research
Fire Tower Flowers participates in a Monarch tagging program to assist in nationwide Monarch research via Monarch Watch.
Monarch Outreach
Monarch Tagging Research
Monarch Tagging Research
Fire Tower Flowers holds events and provides education on Monarchs. Check the events calendar for an upcoming release or workshop, or learn more about our Monarch programs.