Pollinators and other beneficial insects are in trouble, with multiple stressors such as habitat loss, fragmentation, pesticide use, and disease all contributing to alarming declines in their health and biodiversity. This has serious implications for the health of our landscapes, our food systems, and our communities. There is hope though: through research, innovative land management, and forward-thinking policies, we can plant solutions for pollinators in our region. This summit will bring together the newest research and best management practices to inform and inspire your work for pollinators. For 2017, join Clay Bolt, Sam Droege and local experts to discuss the newly endangered Rusty Patched Bumble Bee through Clay's new documentary, "A Ghost in the Making". In a conversation punctuated by beautiful images and moving clips from the documentary, these experts will talk about what causes the decline of a single species, and why it matters.
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