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Join our community of Tennesseans who are actively carving out gardens to attract, feed & nurture pollinating wildlife.

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About The Program:


Through the Tennessee Pollinator Program: Generate Some Buzz, we aim to engage hundreds of Tennesseans in establishing 10,000 square feet of new pollinator habitat statewide in 2021. We welcome all gardens, both big and small! By participating in this program, you are joining a vibrant community of Tennesseans who are committed to protecting our pollinators, one plot at a time.
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Why It Matters:


Populations of many pollinator species like bees, butterflies and bats (yes, they're pollinators too!) have been negatively impacted by agricultural practices such as using synthetic pesticides, disease and habitat loss. These creatures are experiencing a drastically different world compared to just a few decades ago.

Native pollinators depend on native plants to provide habitat and food, and plants need pollinators to help them reproduce. In fact, pollinators assist in the reproduction of 75% of flowering plants worldwide. THAT'S HUGE!

So, if we turn our manicured lawns that provide little to nothing for pollinators into havens full of native flowers and wild grasses, we will effectively "generate some buzz" and bring back these essential workers full force!
Square feet of new pollinator habitat established in Tennessee

Getting Started:


Learn more about pollinators and how to create a successful pollinator garden in the "Pollinator Handbook" button and video below.

If you aren't quite ready to start a garden, keep scrolling to learn more about the interesting world of pollinators in Tennessee!
Pollinator Handbook
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Tennessee's Pollinator Habitat

Many species of pollinators thrive in open areas like prairies and grassland savannas. The map below shows the historical range of grasslands in Tennessee. The grassland ecosystems covered large parts of Tennessee and provided ideal habitat for pollinators. Much of this habitat has been lost to development or agriculture. 

Explore the map below to see if you live in or near an area which was previously a grassland.  Although many pollinator species need grasslands to survive, there are other species that only live in wooded or wetland environments. This data was provided by the Southeast Grassland Initiative. The bees on the map highlight the location of already established pollinator gardens in backyards.

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This material is based upon work supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, under agreement number NR204741XXXXG003. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In addition, any reference to specific brands or types of products or services does not constitute or imply an endorsement by the U.S. Department of Agriculture for those products or services.”

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  • Home
  • Get Involved
    • See Volunteer Opportunities & Events
    • Sustainable Tennessee >
      • Environmental Justice
      • Sustainable Tennessee Agenda
    • Come Post Your Compost >
      • Submit Compost Totals Here
      • Community Success Stories
      • Resources for Businesses
    • Generate Some Buzz
    • Recycle Tennessee >
      • Recycle Right Nashville
      • Recycle Right Knoxville
      • Recycle Right Oak Hill
      • Recycle Right Lebanon
    • Watershed Support Center >
      • Grassy Branch Creek Restoration Project
      • Lytle Creek Restoration Project
      • Duck River Opportunities Project
      • Stream Support and Consulting
      • Citizen Action Guide
    • Tennessee Tree Program >
      • Tennessee Tree Day 2021
      • Tennessee Chestnut Project
      • Useful Tree Resources >
        • Benefits of trees
      • Guidelines For A Tennessee Tree Project Event
      • Tennessee Tree Varieties We Have Planted
    • JOIN The Council Email List
    • Follow Us On Social Media
    • Intern with TEC
  • Donate & Ways to give
    • Sponsorship Opportunities
  • About
    • Our Team
    • Board of Directors
    • Mission, Vision & Accomplishments >
      • 50 Years of Accomplishments
    • In The News