Free webinar on the importance of pollinators

Bees continue to be important for pollinating many of the world's food crops. Picture: ON FILE

Locals can join Helen Charles from Friends with Honey for an informative, free webinar on the important role of pollinators in ensuring global food security and nutrition on Thursday 6 July at 7pm.

Pollinators, such as bees, butterflies birds and bats are instrumental in the reproduction of numerous crops that form the foundation of our diets. However, pollinator populations are currently facing unprecedented challenges that threaten their survival.

This hour long webinar will aim to shed some light on the importance of pollinator species, their habitats and the ecological services they provide as well as many other topics.

Don’t miss this opportunity to become an advocate for essential pollinators and play a role in safeguarding our planet’s biodiversity and food resources.

To find out more and register, visit: www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/Experience/Events/Protecting-Pollinators-Safeguarding-Food-Security?fbclid=IwAR1fVfPbLdzss5Fwpltz0GjehGUkJ1dxbVmr5v1e8eCRIG_7oiVYDM1A-h8.