Save Our Insects, Save Our Future
– E.O. Wilson
American Biologist and Naturalist
Will future generations know the magic of insects?
Will future generations know the magic of seeing butterflies and bees by day, moths and fireflies by night? If we don’t work quickly, it is likely they will only know of them through our stories. Remember going out on a summer night, chasing the twinkling firefly lights across the yard, and trying to catch them in a jar? Have you been thrilled by the buzzing of a bee or the beauty of a butterfly landing on a flower?
Unfortunately, insect populations are rapidly declining due to habitat loss, pesticide use, pollution, and invasive species.
The Importance of Insects in Our Ecosystem
All insects are part of an ancient, amazing, interdependent web of life. This web includes fungi, bacteria, plants, and animals (including humans) that have evolved together over many thousands of years. They created partnerships that each species needs for its survival – partnerships that provide for pollination, food, shelter, medicine, and the recycling of plant and animal material.
Insects are the foundation of the food web. The rest of life on the planet—including humans!—rely on them for survival. The birds that feed caterpillars to their young, the bats that eat mosquitoes, the mammals that eat berries, nuts, and other animals all depend on insects. The majority of our food crops require insects for pollination, primarily native bees.
There is hope.
— If we each get to work now!
There is much we can do to protect the tiny creatures we often don’t think about or even see,
but that are vital to the health and survival of all life on earth. Please join us in the joyful and
rewarding work of creating a healthy habitat for insects and all pollinators.
We invite you to connect with us and explore the resources on our website to see
how you can make a difference. Future generations will thank you!
Regular Events
MAPN Monthly Presentations
Monthly online presentations by experts in a wide range of topics related to pollinators and how to support them.
Habitat Chat
Join participants from across the state to learn about topics relevant to our work, share projects, ask questions, and exchange knowledge, ideas, and updates.