It's Pollinator Week and Month. Celebrate!

The Official, Featured Pollinator of the Year Is the Swallowtail Butterfly

The National Wildlife Federation initiated National Pollinators Month as a way to raise awareness of the importance of pollinators. With pollinators on the decline, their initiative aims to increase native pollen and nectar-producing through the Million Garden Challenge.

National Pollinator Week will take place from June 22-28, 2026. It's part of a month-long celebration of the importance of pollinators.

The week is an annual celebration that aims to raise awareness about pollinator health and conservation. Pollinators like bees, butterflies, hummingbirds and bats are responsible for one in three bites of food that humans eat.

Some ways to show appreciation for pollinators include: planting native plants, supporting local farmers, eliminating pesticides, providing clean water, and educating others about the importance of pollinators.

Check out the Pollinator Partnership to download planting guides, view community science opportunities, and check out the official Swallowtail Butterfly of the Year campaign. The Black Swallowtail Butterfly is the state butterfly of New Jersey. How poetic!