Resources

Native Pollinator Plants for Vermont Farms: Vermont-specific plant list with recommendations for native species suited to field edges, hedgerows, and open habitats. 

Vermont Center for Ecostudies Pollinator Habitat Resources

Native Plants for Pollinators and Beneficial Insects: Northeast Region - Xerces Society: Detailed regional plant list with bloom timing, site conditions, and functions (e.g., larval hosts, nesting resources, support for other beneficial insects). Note that some species in this list are better suited to southern parts of New England. 

Grow Wild is a network that promotes more native plant and pollinator habitat across the Champlain Valley.

University of Vermont Extension: Pollinator Support Resources. Collection of resources and links on Vermont pollinators, including identification, research, and best practices for habitat, pesticide use, and farm management.

The Bees of Vermont and Vermont Wild Bee Survey - Vermont Center for Ecostudies: Information and research on Vermont's wild bee species, including survey efforts to document distribution, diversity, and conservation status.

"Know Your 5" Pollinator Support Factsheets: Farmer-focused factsheets highlighting the top pollinators for key Vermont crops and practical actions to support them. 

Pollen Specialist Bees of the Eastern United States: Guide to eastern US bee species that rely on specific host plants.

Bumble Bee Watch and Bumble Bee Field Guide - Xerces Society: A community science tool and identification guide for bumble bees.

Field Guide to Wild Bees. This field guide covers the identification of more than 50 species of wild bees in the eastern United States.

Find your local USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Center. NRCS provides financial and technical assistance to landowners for conservation practices, including pollinator habitat and integrated pest management. 

Lake Champlain Basin Program Grants and RFPs. LCBP offers funding for habitat restoration, research, and education and outreach projects in the Lake Champlain Basin, some of which can support pollinators as part of broader ecosystem and riparian restoration efforts. 

One Hive Foundation. One Hive supports nonprofit research and community partners in Vermont and beyond to promote pollinator health and ecologically responsible agriculture, with grants awarded twice annually.