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6 Ways You Can Help Save Bees and Other Pollinators

Many people are helping save pollinators these days, from planting bee gardens to building homes for native bees. These citizen science pollinator projects let you take your efforts to the next level.

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By Bob Hirshon
Jul 13, 2020 6:00 PMJul 13, 2020 9:18 PM
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Every season, between $235 and $577 billion (U.S.) worth of annual global food production relies on pollinators, according to Bayer Crop Science. But pollinators face multiple threats, including habitat loss, pesticides, climate change, and emerging pathogens.

Fortunately, by joining one of these citizen science projects, you can help protect pollinators.

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