This video goes step by step through the process of deciding where and how to plant a pollinator garden, including planting resources and design ideas. Nevada has a diverse set of very important pollinating insects, including bees, butterflies, flies, and wasps. These insects pollinate many of our crops and wildflowers and can also control common garden and farm insect pests. These animals depend on the nectar and pollen from plants to survive and reproduce. Many insect populations are under multiple threats, and adding native plants is a great way to help protect local pollinator populations. 
 
Chichester, L. 2022, Pollinator Gardening: Using Nevada’s native plants to attract pollinators, University of Nevada, Reno Extension, YouTube

Extension Associated Contacts

Lindsay Chichester
Lindsay Chichester
 

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Nevada Native Plant Nurseries and Seed Suppliers
Here's our comprehensive list of native plant nurseries and seed suppliers for Nevada.
 Jensen, C. 2025, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Know Nevada Insects: Monarch Butterfly
The monarch butterfly is perhaps one of the most iconic butterfly species in North America, and it can be found throughout Nevada in the summertime. Learn about Monarch lifecycle, catepillar host plants and damage, threats and conservation and resources.
 Burls, K., Newton, J. 2017, Extension | University of Nevada, Reno, FS-17-13
Know Nevada Insects: Orange sulphur butterfly - Colias eurytheme (Boisduval)
The collective research on the description and life cycle of orange sulphur butterfly. Including the damages done by caterpillars and integrated pest management as a result of it.
 Burls, K. and Newton, J. 2017, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, Fact Sheet 17-15
Kids Know Nevada Insects: Monarch Butterfly
I am the monarch butterfly! I am found all throughout the United States and even southern Canada. I am most well-known for the yearly trip back and forth (called a migration) that I make every fall and spring. Monarchs in Nevada and other western states head to the coast of Calif...
 Burls, K., Newton, J. 2015, Extension | University of Nevada, Reno, IP
Know Nevada Insects: Orange Sulphur Butterfly
I am the orange sulphur butterfly! I can be found in all of the United States, except Alaska and Hawaii. I fly most of the summer, from May to October, in Nevada. Learn about my life cycle, why I'm important and what I eat.
 Burls, K., Newton, J. 2015, Extension | University of Nevada, Reno, IP
 

Associated Programs

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Integrated Pest Management

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a strategy that reduces pests to tolerable levels with lower costs for the pest manager or home gardener and minimal effect on the environment. The IPM program at University of Nevada, Reno Extension focuses on identification and public education with resources for the community including classes, Spanish language resources and a pest directory.

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Nevada Beekeeping Program

Our Nevada Beekeeping Program is committed to fostering responsible beekeeping and promoting the well-being of all pollinators in Nevada. The program engages in outreach and education, emphasizing the benefits of ethical beekeeping practices.