*The Birds and the Bees: Why Pollinators Matter by Phyllis Stiles*
*Elisha Mitchell Audubon Program*
*7 p.m. Tuesday, June 19th, Reuter Center, UNCAsheville*
Pollinators are responsible for the reproduction of over 85% of the world’s
flowering plants, including more than two-thirds of the world’s crop
species. Pollinating moths and butterflies supply caterpillars fed by adult
birds to their young. For seed-eating bird species, there would be few
seeds available without pollinators. Unfortunately, the United Nations has
reported that forty percent of insect pollinator species are at risk of
extinction.
At this program, learn how Bee City USA is galvanizing communities to take
action. Phyllis Stiles, founder and director of Bee City USA, will explain
what their certified affiliates are doing to reverse pollinator declines.
*EMAS programs are free and open to the public.*
