Dr. Anthony Abbate from Auburn University speaks to us about his work with native bees in the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology. Dr. Abbate discusses the importance of pollinators, the alarming decline in pollinator populations, and how the public can help through initiatives like the iNaturalist project. He also provides practical advice on cultivating wildflower gardens and native grasses to promote pollinator habitats. The episode underscores the critical need for conservation efforts to support pollinators.

00:00 Introduction to Part-Time Parkers

00:34 Meet Dr. Anthony Abbate

01:16 The Importance of Pollinators

01:59 Pollinator Conservation Efforts

07:17 Citizen Science and iNaturalist

10:40 Creating a Wildflower Garden

17:42 The Role of Native Grasses

20:16 Discovering a Passion for Beekeeping

22:58 The Importance of Soil Preparation

24:34 Effective Methods for Soil Preparation

29:58 Challenges and Tips for Planting Wildflowers

33:08 Supporting Pollinators and Appreciating Wasps

35:05 Resources and Final Thoughts

https://agriculture.auburn.edu/research/enpp/bee-lab/

https://inaturalist.lu/projects/auburn-university-native-bee-lab-calendar-project

https://tinyurl.com/Pollinator-Article

https://roundstoneseed.com/

https://www.prairiemoon.com/

https://plants.usda.gov/

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-6-fungi-at-blue-licks-battlefield-state-park/id1752393720?i=1000666862482

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-7-from-curiosity-to-expertise-diving-deep-into/id1752393720?i=1000669105572

https://www.alapark.com/parks/lakepoint-state-park

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