Pollinator Steward Certification Program
This course contains both ecological foundations and practical applications related to pollinators. It specifically highlights pollinators in and around New England, as well as regional considerations for pollinator habitat. Key takeaways are relevant globally. Students will come away with a well-rounded understanding of pollinator habitat creation and evaluation, as well as tools to educate others on the creation, maintenance, and importance of such habitats.
Example topics include:
- Featured native plants of New England
- Pollen specialist bees
- Pesticides and pollinators
- Wild-type native plants vs. native cultivars
- Male vs. female bees
- Bees in unconventional habitats (managed forests, urban areas, etc.)
And many more!
This course is offered fully online, and it’s asynchronous, meaning you will have on-demand access to lectures and course content at any time, within a defined course period. Once registered, all Spring cohort students must finish the program by May 31, 2026.
Registration for the Spring 2026 cohort is open from February 1 – February 28.
This program will confer 4.0 CEUs for AOLCPs.