May 27, 2021

Smoky View 4-H Club members learn about pollinators

Posted May 27, 2021 12:12 PM

By EIAN PRACHT
Smoky View 4-H Club

On May 13, club members from the Smoky View 4-H Club attended a district-wide virtual 4-H project meeting about pollinators and their importance in the environment. 

Jason Graves, a Horticulture Agent in the Central Kansas Extension District, taught 4-H members about what pollinators are and what they do. He also explained why it is important to have pollinators and how people can grow  plants and supply pollinators with homes. 

Graves talked about the habits of bees, such as how some bees nest in sticks, the ground, or in tree stumps. He also said that some bees will take parts of leaves to use for their nests.    

Graves also said that spending time outside every day helps people to have a better mood.  

The Smoky View 4-H Club had no club meeting in May. Its next meeting is June 20.