Pheasants Forever is spearheading an effort for a gold standard pollinator plot at Jamestown High School. Written By: Keith Norman | ×
The pollinator plot in the works near Jamestown High School is kind of the gold standard for this type of project, according to Austin Lang, precision ag and conservation specialist for Pheasants Forever. We have some grasses and a lot of different wildflowers, he said. This will attract the beneficial insects and attract birds because they need those insects. In all, it will attract insects, birds and wildlife.
Lang made a presentation to the students at Jamestown High School on May 21.
JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – A collaborative effort between the Jamestown High School, James Valley Career and Tech Center, Pheasants Forever and more will bring a new learning opportunity to area students.
“Blue Jay Acres” will be a pollinator conservation, focusing on efforts to help with pollination services. This includes birds, bats, butterflies, moths, flies, beetles, wasps, small mammals, and bees both native and commercial.
Austin Lang, North Dakota Precision Ag and Conservation Specialist with Pheasants Forever, says they would build the pollinator mix and demo plot on just under 2 acres of land.
“The idea is to educate the students on the role of flowering plants and pollinators in the ecosystem, to demonstrate what some of these plants look like, as well as provide benefits to wildlife, soil health, and other environmental benefits,” Austin Lang explains.