Pollination

Pollinator Resources for Temecula Valley

Learn About Pollinators

Discover the fascinating world of pollinators and the insects that support your garden ecosystem.

  • Xerces Society - Pollinator Conservation Resource Center

    Comprehensive guides on creating pollinator habitat, including plant lists, nest site information, and conservation tips for supporting bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.

    Visit Xerces Society

  • Pollinator Partnership - Ecoregion Planting Guides

    Find guides specific to Southern California chaparral and coastal sage scrub ecosystems. These free PDF downloads provide planting recommendations tailored to your local environment.

    Download Guides

  • UC Master Gardener - Identifying Garden Invertebrates

    Learn to distinguish between beneficial pollinators and garden pests with this comprehensive identification guide from UC Riverside County Master Gardeners. This resource helps you recognize helpful insects in your backyard.

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  • Introduction to Insects

    For those interested in a more comprehensive understanding of insect biology, structure, and ecology, this detailed guide from Penn State provides in-depth information about insect orders, development, and conservation. This is optional reading for those who want to dive deeper into the science of entomology.

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Plant for Pollinators

Discover native plants that support pollinators in the Temecula Valley and find tools to create your own pollinator garden.

  • CalScape Plant Finder for Temecula

    Search for native plants by your zip code that support pollinators in your specific area. The database includes information on which plants attract butterflies and bees, along with growing requirements and wildlife benefits.

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  • Calscape - Wildlife Support Database

    Interactive tool showing which native plants support which butterfly and bee species. Use this resource to plan your garden based on the specific pollinators you want to attract.

    Search Wildlife Database

  • Monarch Watch - Monarch Waystation Program

    Register your pollinator garden as official monarch butterfly habitat. This program provides resources for creating stopover habitat for migrating monarchs, including planting guides and certification.

    Register Your Garden

Get Involved Locally

Connect with local gardens, organizations, and programs working to support pollinators in the Temecula Valley area.

  • Temecula Valley Rose Society - Pollinator Garden at Rose Haven

    Visit this local demonstration garden featuring bird, butterfly, bee, insect, and bat habitats. The garden includes educational signs and offers workshops throughout the year.

    Location:

    Rose Haven Heritage Garden

    28706 Diaz Rd, Temecula, CA

    Public educational garden - free to visit

    Visit Rose Society

  • Temecula Valley Garden Club

    Monthly meetings on the third Thursday at the Temecula Library feature educational programs with emphasis on California native plants and butterfly attractants. Meetings are open to the public.

    Meeting Details:

    Third Thursday of each month, 10:00 AM

    Temecula Library Community Room

    30600 Pauba Rd, Temecula

    Visit Garden Club

  • California Native Plant Society - San Diego Chapter

    This chapter covers Riverside County south to San Diego and offers native plant sales, field trips, and educational programs. Events in Riverside County are regularly scheduled.

    Visit CNPS Programs