Project Pollinator

Creating Connections between Youth and the Environment in an Urban Area

Abstract

The purpose of this project was to connect youth with the environment by building pollinator and food gardens in an urban area. A diverse core team of experts collaborated to construct gardens and conduct environmental education lessons at a community center in Auburn, New York. This project emphasized the value of collaboration and non-traditional learning opportunities, along with the importance of youth and citizen involvement in hands-on activities to develop connections with nature. At the conclusion of the project, the author created a concise, comprehensive pollinator gardening guide to expand this community of practice and support others engaged in similar future efforts.