USDA People’s Garden
Gardening resources, grant information, and seasonal tips are available at the U.S. Department of Agriculture People’s Garden website.
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USDA National Invasive Species Information Center
This website provides information on invasive species and links to additional resources from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
What Is an Invasive Species?
This U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service website provides information and resources on invasive species.
“Bee” a Friend to Pollinators
This PollinatorLIVE video highlights a Texas high school’s success in creating a pollinator garden. They also showcase the benefits of “bee”ing a friend to pollinators and provide tips on how your school can too.
Gardening for Pollinators
Follow the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s simple steps to create a pollinator-friendly landscape around your school, home, or workplace.
Pollinators
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s page provides extensive resources about pollinators, including videos, links, guides, and databases, all aimed at supporting pollinator diversity and abundance.
Using Native Plants in Your Garden
This PollinatorLIVE video demonstrates why it is important to plant native species in your garden.
Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation
Read The Xerces Society’s website to learn their three main tips for enhancing pollinators in your garden. Their site also offers resources regarding extended information about conserving pollinators, attracting native pollinators, and more.
How to Grow a School Forest
This handbook was developed by the Wisconsin Forest Education Alliance for Wisconsin educators, but the information within is applicable to many states.
School Forests in Minnesota
This website from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources outlines the benefits of school forests and how to start, maintain, and use a school forest as an outdoor learning environment for your school. (The program itself is available only to Minnesota schools.)