Protect Pollinators

A teacher can start with a flower and a question: What happens when a bee moves between blossoms? Students can record visits, compare what they see and follow a flower as it develops seeds. Our free bee activities give teachers and families a place to begin.

During an observation hive lesson, the beekeeper handles the enclosed hive. Students watch the bees through the clear sides. Looking at honey bees indoors can lead to a question for the school garden: Do the bees visiting our flowers all look alike?

At St. Anthony Catholic School in San Antonio, fifth-graders planted flowers in an existing wildlife habitat. Their teacher reported that the garden was thriving after several days of rain. A school garden like theirs gives a class a place to observe bee and butterfly visits over time. For example, classes can track bloom times at the same patch of flowers each week. The EPA’s pollinator protection resources offer practical guidance on reducing pesticide exposure.

Save The Bees USA is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to pollinator education.

Children can revisit the same garden through the growing season, compare the bees they see and notice when flowers are scarce. That observation gives a class a concrete way to protect pollinators: identify a gap in bloom time, choose a plant native to the area and check again next season.

Through our nationwide beekeeper network, we coordinate with schools and community groups. Support school pollinator education or ask about a program in your community.

Our programs are grounded in ecological research and evidence-based education practices.

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