Pollinator Awareness Experience
BEES
AT RISK
Explore why bees are disappearing, why they matter to Ontario’s ecosystems, and how visitors can help protect pollinators in natural park environments.
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BEES
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WHAT IS PUTTING BEES AT RISK?
Tap a threat card below to explore how it affects pollinators.
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Threat Overview
Habitat Loss
As wild spaces are cleared or developed, bees lose flowers, nesting areas, and safe shelter. Fewer natural habitats mean fewer places for pollinators to feed, reproduce, and survive.
Key Points
- Wildflowers and native plants become less available
- Nesting grounds are reduced
- Fragmented habitats make survival harder
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WHY BEES MATTER
Bees are essential to healthy ecosystems, plant reproduction, and food production.
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Why It Matters
Pollination
Bees transfer pollen between flowers, allowing plants to reproduce. This process helps flowers grow into fruits, vegetables, seeds, and nuts that many species depend on.
Key Points
- Helps plants reproduce
- Supports fruit and seed growth
- Maintains natural plant cycles
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HOW VISITORS CAN HELP
Small actions can make a big difference for pollinators in gardens, parks, and communities.
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How To Help
Plant Native Flowers
Native flowers provide local bees with the nectar and pollen they need throughout the growing season. Because these plants evolved alongside local pollinators, they are often the best food sources for them.
Key Points
- Provides reliable food sources
- Supports local bee species
- Helps pollinators across seasons