The Pollinator Times

by Kristina Lefever

Last year ​we​ ​ask​ed​ ​our readers​ what ​they thought ​about ​T​he Pollinator ​T​imes. ​Here are some of the comments that stood out for us from the 34 respondents: ​

1. Length of time reading the e-newsletter​?​ 67%​: ​a year or longer

2. Overall rating​?​ 76%​:​ excellent​

3. Like best?

• Information about native plants and pollinators and the fact that it is science-based but with a heart connection. Not just "oh aren't the butterflies pretty, plant more alien flowers they like". Not always the easiest or happiest information, but real information.

• It's easy to read and educational.

• I like to hear about events coming up and often register through the link provided in the newsletter.

• Variety & education regarding best pollinator plants.

• Local community resource that normalizes pollinator habitat.

• Everything... it's well put together providing lots of info on different subjects.

• I like the local focus on Rogue Valley.

4. Improvements / Suggestions?

• I’d like to have 1-2 line reminders for upcoming events a few days in advance

• Feature one pollinator matched with one pollinator native plant to learn about both with pictures

• Gardening tips for our clay/rock/forest habitat

• Simple tip of the month​

• Life cycles of various natives; companion plants; info about fire-following plants; drought awareness & gardening tips

Would you like to share your thoughts​, or volunteer to help us write the great articles that were suggested? Here's the link for the survey.

Thank you everyone! We appreciate knowing ​The Pollinator Times is appreciated!