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
May 30, 2023
Listen: The Spotted Lantern Fly and Bad Honey with Dr. Robyn Underwood
May 23, 2023
Support Pollinators This Season #PlantMayFlowers
May 17, 2023
Penn State PA Beekeeping Management Survey now open!
May 01, 2023
Organic beekeeping rivals conventional methods for bee health, productivity
Events
More Events
Jun
06
Day 4: 2023 International Conference on Pollinator Biology, Health and Policy
Date & Time: June 06, 2023 from 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Location: The Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center
-
Raspberry Pi Experience-Based Learning (Private for USDA)
Date & Time: June 08, 2023 from 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Location: Department of Electrical Engineering, 304 Electrical Eng. W. Building, University Park, PA 16802
-
Pollination Celebration
Date & Time: June 24, 2023 from 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Location: The Arboretum at Penn State