Bees and other pollinators and insects in general are declining. Pollinators (bees, birds, butterflies and bats) are necessary for the health of our food crops, and insects - after plants - are the foundation of our natural ecosystems.
Bee-curious? Bird watcher?
Learn about how your neighbors are supporting bees and other pollinators:
- Find the Wild and visit pollinator gardens & habitats.
- Volunteer at a habitat restoration project or community garden (RPD).
- Learn about pollinators (FAQS) and gardening with native plants (FAQS)
- Learn more about native plants and how you can Grow the Wild.
- Get more pollinator resources, and learn about species in the neighborhoods.
Pollinators and insects in general are experiencing extreme stress, not only through large-scale loss of their native habitats, but also through the application of systemic pesticides. San Franciscans can play a role in helping pollinators and promoting healthy ecosystems by installing pollinator-friendly gardens that are less toxic, use less water and promote biodiversity.
Green thumb? Starting a garden?
If you're starting or redoing a garden, or growing a potted plant, you can grow food and habitat to support local pollinators.
Pollinator gardens attract bees, birds, and butterflies, as well as add beauty and life to your garden! Here's how to grow food and habitat for pollinators:
- Learn how to safely care for plants and pollinators.
- Visit a bee-friendly plant nursery to learn more and select your local plants.
- Use the SF Plant Finder to choose pollinator plants to build habitat in your neighborhood.
- Learn about Bay Friendly Landscaping (ReScape California) and sustainable gardening principles.
- Use the Blue Greenway Restoration and Revegetation Guidelines if you live and/or are doing a project in or near Southeast San Francisco.
San Francisco is located in a global biodiversity hotspot.
Related Content
Protect the Pollinators Flyer (PDF)
Nature in San Francisco
City Trees
San Francisco Carbon Fund
Climate Action: ROOTS
Food Gardens
Bee City USA Designation (SF Board of Supervisors)
Urban Greening Areas Report (PDF)
Press Releases
To Save Local Bees, San Francisco to Make Pollinator Protection City Policy
Para salvar a las abejas locales, San Francisco hará que sea política de la Ciudad proteger a los polinizadores (PDF)
為了拯救本地蜜蜂，三藩市將制定市政策保護授粉者 (PDF)
Additional Resources
San Francisco Supervisors to pass bill to protect bees, KRON 4, Sept. 12, 2016
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