If you want an easy way to help your local pollinators, then consider building a water station. Not only do pollinators also need water to drink, but some rely on water sources for other needs: such as how a mason bee needs mud to create their nests. [1]

Many plants and crops rely on pollinators, so the more you attract and help, the healthier your garden will be. For example, bee pollination improves crop production and can increase produce shelf-life. [2]

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Water Station Tray

Supplies:

• Tray or dish
• Rocks
• Water

Instructions:

The tray or dish is to hold everything, and the rocks are to give the pollinators something safe to land on. Without the rocks, you will likely end up with drowned bees.

Due to evaporation, you may have to fill the dish once or more a day.

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Refilling Bowl

If you would like an option that some beekeepers even use is refilling dog bowls.

Supplies:

• Refilling dog bowl or a DIY version
• Rocks

Directions:

Put rocks into the bowl so pollinators have a safe place to land. Place the bowl in a shady spot to help reduce algae growth. [3]

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