Center for Pollinator Research
The Center for Pollinator Research at Pennsylvania State University is committed to developing and implementing integrative, multidisciplinary approaches to improving pollinator health, conservation, and management for ecosystems services through research, education, outreach and policy.
Latest News
November 29, 2022
PSU Beekeeping Club ‘caught the bug’ for treating bees
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October 25, 2022
What's the Buzz? Certify your Pollinator Friendly Garden (PDF)
October 2022 Newsletter (PDF Download) 1) Pollinator Garden of Merit: Appalachian Trail Museum, Lorrie Preston 2) Outstanding Pollinator Plants: Cornus sericea, red twig dogwood 3) Protecting Pollinators: Avoiding Invasives— callery pear 4) From the Center for Pollinator Research
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October 17, 2022
A Time of Transition: Autumn observations in the garden
IBC Education specialist Heather Desorcie reports on how pollinators prepare for winter at the Arboretum at Penn State.
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September 16, 2022
Identify night singing insects with our new field guide!
PSU undergraduate student Celia Graef has authored a new pocket guide which provides information about PA's most common night singing insects. Email IBC Education Specialist Heather Desorcie for a physical copy/copies!
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Spotlight
Pollinator Garden Certification
Certify your pollinator-friendly garden with the Penn State Master Gardeners.

The Pennsylvania Pollinator Protection Plan (P4)
The P4 provides recommendations for best practices and resources to support and expand pollinator populations.

Beescape
Get a bee's eye view of your landscape.

Bee Extension
Get up-to-date information about diverse pollinator species, and how to manage and protect them.
