The National Mall in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
How can you help pollinators?
Pollinator populations are at risk. Decades of stressors including the loss, degradation, and fragmentation of pollinator habitats; the improper use of pesticides and herbicides; and diseases, predation, and parasites have all hurt pollinators.
Inspired by the Smithsonian Pollinator Garden?
You can help pollination by creating a pollinator-friendly habitat without sacrificing aesthetics.
Add diversity to your landscape with a beautiful tapestry of native plants that have evolved with local pollinators and thrive under the conditions in your region. Reach out to your local extension office to research the best plants.
Do you know the importance of pollinator health has been noticed?
On June 20, 2014
President Barack Obama issued a memorandum to create a federal strategy to promote the health of honey bees and other pollinators.
Erected by Smithsonian Institution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Animals • Environment. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #44 Barack Obama series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 20, 2014.
Location. 38° 53.459′ N, 77°
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Triceratops horridus (within shouting distance of this marker); What Common Bird Species Live in DC Year-Round? (within shouting distance of this marker); The American Elm that Grew Along with America (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Petrified Wood (about 500 feet away); Temple for Our History (about 500 feet away); Nathan Hale (about 500 feet away); Pioneering Plants (about 600 feet away); Solomon G. Brown (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 20, 2017, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 183 times since then and 14 times this year. Last updated on March 7, 2019, by Bruce Guthrie of Silver Spring, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 20, 2017, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
