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Pollinator Steward Program Spring 2026 Cohort

Event date/time
Sun, May 31, 2026: All day
Event Type
Online
Price
$299

Become a Pollinator Steward!

UMass Extension’s Pollinator Steward Program includes lectures on foundations of pollination ecology, unique pollinator groups, habitat provisioning, and beyond.

Students will learn foundations in pollinator ecology before delving into practical applications, such as floral resource and nest site provisioning.

Review discussions on management, such as pruning, pesticides, aesthetics, site evaluation, and more.

Students will come away with a well-rounded understanding of how to create and manage pollinator habitat, as well as educate others on the creation, maintenance, and importance of such habitats.
 

Registration

Online registration closes on February 28 or when full. 

Within 5 business days, the student will receive an invitation to enroll into Canvas Catalog, the online learning platform where the program is housed. 

Email harmonieolou[at]umass[dot]edu (harmonieolou[at]umass[dot]edu) to pay via PO.

 

This course is offered fully online and is asynchronous. You will have on-demand access to lectures and course content at any time, within a defined course period. Once registered, you will have through May 31 to complete course content.

 

Professional Credits

1 MCH, 3 MCA and 3 MCLP association credits are available after the completion of the program.

Related Website: https://www.umass.edu/agriculture-food-environment/resources/pollinators/pollin…
How to Participate

Online registration, within the registration period of Feb 1- Feb 28, is required. Within 5 business days, the student will receive an invitation to enroll into Canvas Catalog, the online learning platform where the program is housed. Email harmonieolou[at]umass[dot]edu (harmonieolou[at]umass[dot]edu) to pay via PO.

Registration Deadline: Saturday, February 28, 2026 - 11:59 pm
Register Online via Credit Card
Contact's name: Harmonie O'Loughlin
Contact's email: [email protected]
This event will be recorded: No

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Center for Agriculture, Food, and the Environment

 

Stockbridge Hall,
80 Campus Center Way
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA 01003-9246
Phone: (413) 545-4800
Fax: (413) 545-6555
ag [at] cns [dot] umass [dot] edu (ag[at]cns[dot]umass[dot]edu)

 

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Soil and Plant Nutrient Testing Laboratory

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