Insect pollinators are essential to healthy food systems and thriving ecosystems, but their populations are in decline - and schools across the Midwest are doing something about it!
Sand County Foundation's Pollinator Habitat Education Program gives students hands-on experience growing and planting native wildflowers, restoring critical habitat while building practical skills and a genuine connection to the natural world.
We offer two pathways for educators: the Seed Starter Activity, a beginner-friendly entry point for grades K-12, and the Pollinator Habitat Grant, a more in-depth opportunity for high schools ready to design and maintain a larger native habitat site.
Seed Starter Activity
Pollinator Habitat Grant
Applications for Seed Starter Activity are OPEN! Visit this link to apply.
We will begin accepting applications for the next round of Pollinator Habitat Grants in May 2027.
Click here to see how the Pollinator Habitat Education Program aligns with national academic standards for elementary and middle school ages, focusing on the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), National Council for Social Studies (NCSS), and Common Core State Standards (CCSS).
Learn about the pollinator habitat grant program through the eyes of a student
Learn more about our pollinator habitat grant program
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