It’s Pollinator Week, a time to recognize the vital contributions of pollinators to the environment, according to the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks.
Pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and birds help native grasses, wildflowers, shrubs, and trees reproduce. Their activities are essential for maintaining plant diversity, which supports a variety of wildlife.
Creating resilient ecosystems depends on the health of these small creatures. A diverse range of plants attracts a wide range of animals, fostering ecological stability, the department said.
Photographs by Jacob Brumfield from the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science highlight the importance of pollinators during this weeklong observance.
Jon R Myers is the executive editor of Alcorn County News and the founder of the Mississippi News Group, which he started in 2013 to cover communities across North Mississippi. He also founded the Mississippi Sports Group in 2006, which grew from a single community publication into a statewide network covering high school and college athletics. He reports on local government, public safety, schools and community life in Corinth and Alcorn County, working from public meetings, agency records and interviews with the people involved. Contact him at editor@alcornnewsms.com with news tips or corrections. For a correction, include the article link and supporting source material.
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