The Center for Pollinator Research
The Center for Pollinator Research
Advancing Pollinator Health and Conservation
Pollinators provide an ecological service that is essential to food security and biodiversity.
+80%
of plants use pollinators to reproduce
1 of 3
bites of food we eat exists because of pollinators
3/4
production of 3/4 of the world's major food crops benefit from pollinators
Pennsylvania's Pollinators
What is a pollinator and why do we need them?
Landscaping for Pollinators
Ways you can help reverse declines in pollinator populations right in your own backyard, including how to certify your property as a Pollinator Friendly Habitat.
Research
We employ multidisciplinary research approaches committed to studying the factors impacting pollinator health.
About Us
We are researchers, educators, extension specialists and outreach coordinators spanning multiple departments and colleges.
Classroom Materials
A collection of lesson plans and classroom activities all about pollinators!
Resource Library
Find information about pollinators by species, resource type, or topic!
News
More News
September 07, 2023
New updates come to 'Beescape,' an online tool for supporting pollinators
September 07, 2023
Penn State receives $3M grant to address insect biodiversity crisis
August 24, 2023
Workshop empowers beekeepers to breed more resilient honey bees
August 16, 2023