Georgia Pollinator Partnership

We are

Gardeners • Environmental Groups • Non-profits • State and Federal Agencies • Horticulturalists • Educators • School Groups • Park Managers • Biologists and Researchers • Hobbyists • Pollinator Enthusiasts

AND YOU!

OUR MISSION:

To create and restore viable pollinator habitats around Atlanta for butterflies, bees, moths, bats, hummingbirds, and other beneficial animals by educating audiences about pollinator decline and promoting the use of pollinator gardens as a solution.

OUR HISTORY:

GAPP was initiated in 2009 in response to the rapid and significant changes in our landscape caused by the Atlanta housing boom of the 1990’s and early 2000’s. GAPP was initially started as the Greater Atlanta Pollinator Partnership. In 2020, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources joined the GAPP partnership, and we expanded to what is now the Georgia Pollinator Partnership.

OUR
GOALS:

1.  Educate and inform about pollinator conservation.
2. Involve residential neighborhoods, schools, colleges and universities, local businesses, nature centers, houses of worship, and parks to help support pollinator conservation  research & habitat restoration. 
3. Develop clear guidelines for pollinator-friendly habitat design and installation, and also restore both abandoned or endangered sites. 
4. Foster a pollinator conservation network across Georgia via an interactive pollinator garden map.


Why Do We Need GAPP?

Fact: Every third bite of food we eat is a product of pollinator-assisted plant reproduction

Next Steps

DON'T HAVE A POLLINATOR GARDEN?

  • Get familiar with what a pollinator is, how they fertilize plants, and the threats against them
  •  Consider creating a pollinator garden of your own
  • Read through our basic guide to creating a successful pollinator habitat and  how to choose the right types of plants that will create the most buzz in your garden
  •  Become a part of our plan to increase the number of pollinator habitats!

ALREADY HAVE A POLLINATOR GARDEN?

  • Get plugged into the Georgia Pollinator Partnership program by registering your garden. 
  • Find new ideas for your garden by looking at our guidelines for choosing diverse plant species.
  • Attend a local event.

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