Pollinator Garden Initiative: to restore the biodiversity and enhancing the campus beauty.

The project aimed to create a pollinator garden on campus to address the decline in pollinator populations, which are vital for maintaining biodiversity and combating climate change. Designed to provide a sustainable habitat for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, the garden also sought to raise awareness about their importance. Despite facing challenges such as a limited three-month timeframe, seed germination issues, and the need for ongoing de-weeding due to the rainy season, the project successfully attracted local pollinators, enhanced the campus’s beauty, and engaged faculty and colleagues. Overall, the pollinator garden contributed to a healthier campus ecosystem while fostering community involvement in environmental sustainability efforts.

The project significantly impacted the community by educating and engaging them on critical environmental issues through a podcast series featuring discussions with teachers. These podcasts offered insights into the effects of climate change and practical solutions, such as transitioning to a circular economy, adopting green energy, and improving waste management. They also highlighted the role of the pollinator garden in supporting biodiversity and combating climate change, informing listeners about the importance of pollinators in healthy ecosystems. This initiative raised awareness about sustainable practices and inspired students, faculty, and the wider community to adopt greener lifestyles, fostering a deeper understanding of climate issues and encouraging proactive measures for environmental sustainability.

TEAM MEMBERS:

• Shreeraj Nahak
• Megha Meglina Purty
• Shrutikrishna Dehury
• Pranita Panda