Discuss personal interests in pollination gardens and sustainable agricultural techniques Mention concern about bee population decline and its impact on food systems Cite sources of interest (e.g., Insects and the Environment class).

This is just an outline/ guide of what can be used to make the powerpoint Creating a 10-minute PowerPoint presentation based on the outline provided: Slide 1: Introduction Title: A Pollinator Powerhouse Project Plan Introduction to the topic: Pollinator gardens and sustainable agriculture Importance of pollinators and concerns about bee population decline Slide 2: Interests Discuss personal interests in pollination gardens and sustainable agricultural techniques Mention concern about bee population decline and its impact on food systems Cite sources of interest (e.g., Insects and the Environment class) Slide 3: Developing the Initiative Purpose: Establishing a pollinator garden on campus Strategy: Researching native plants to attract butterflies, bees, and pollinators Mention using recycled materials for garden beds and obtaining seeds from local sources Slide 4: Furthering the Plan Cost-effective approach: Using recycled materials and donations for seeds Involvement of student volunteers to minimize labor costs Mention phased approach: Planning, seedling propagation, and bed construction Slide 5: Timeline and Projections Timeline: Fall semester planning and research, spring seedling propagation and bed construction Activities: Choosing location, plant selection, volunteer recruitment, and ongoing maintenance Project sustainability: Future student management and maintenance teams Slide 6: Significance Benefits: Enhancing campus beauty and biodiversity Contribution to ecosystem health: Providing habitat for pollinators Impact on food security: Improving pollination and raising awareness Slide 7: Potential Setbacks Challenges: Limited resources and unpredictable weather Mitigation strategies: Use of recycled materials, seasonal planning, and continuous outreach Ensuring student engagement: Incorporating education and community involvement Slide 8: Visuals – Pollinator Garden Design Illustrative design of the pollinator garden layout Images of native plants suitable for attracting pollinators Example of recycled materials used for garden beds Slide 9: Educational Impact Educational tool:

Engaging campus community in sustainability Promoting awareness: Highlighting the role of pollinators in the environment Benefits beyond campus: Potential for community outreach and collaboration Slide 10: Conclusion Summary of key points: Importance of pollinator gardens, benefits to ecosystem and food security Call to action: Encouraging support and involvement from the audience Closing remarks: Commitment to sustainability and future initiatives Slide 11: Q&A Open floor for questions and discussion Address inquiries regarding project details, challenges, and future plans

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