Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-buzz-824d0569-07d7-4fdd-bc6b-ad2e615e8d97 Welcome to The Buzz, a pollinator conservation podcast hosted by April Johnson, Extension Pollinator Technician at NDSU. Dive into the fascinating world of bees, butterflies, and other essential pollinators as we explore their critical roles in our ecosystems, the challenges they face, and practical ways we can all contribute to their conservation. Tune in for expert insights, inspiring stories, and actionable tips to help our pollinators thrive! © 2026 April Johnson, NDSU Extension Pollinator Program Coordinator 63e8da65-fd6a-568f-84f4-9f3c9c43bf8e yes en Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:36:29 -0500 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:37:07 -0500 https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/extension-topics/gardening-and-horticulture/pollinators https://img.transistorcdn.com/o1TsC21UFMnHfU5tvvkHFv76NS2wdS7RQixK7tDZVAI/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS82NzBi/ZmUyMDNiMmM1ZDcw/YzY0OTI3MTlkMTc1/ZjEwNS5qcGc.jpg https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/extension-topics/gardening-and-horticulture/pollinators episodic April Johnson, NDSU Extension Pollinator Program Coordinator Welcome to The Buzz, a pollinator conservation podcast hosted by April Johnson, Extension Pollinator Technician at NDSU. Dive into the fascinating world of bees, butterflies, and other essential pollinators as we explore their critical roles in our ecosystems, the challenges they face, and practical ways we can all contribute to their conservation. Tune in for expert insights, inspiring stories, and actionable tips to help our pollinators thrive! Welcome to The Buzz, a pollinator conservation podcast hosted by April Johnson, Extension Pollinator Technician at NDSU. Horticulture, Pollination, Flowers, Bees, Butterflies, Moths April Johnson No No 13 13 Pollinators in Agriculture: Can Farming and Pollinators Thrive Together? full 6f8ff36e-3338-4ef6-a843-182f3c2993d8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/02021551 This episode explores the relationship between agriculture and pollinator conservation, highlighting challenges facing pollinators in working landscapes and practical solutions that benefit both. Listeners will learn how practices such as cover cropping, habitat restoration, reduced tillage, and integrated pest management can support pollinator populations while contributing to resilient agricultural systems.

]]> This episode explores the relationship between agriculture and pollinator conservation, highlighting challenges facing pollinators in working landscapes and practical solutions that benefit both. Listeners will learn how practices such as cover cropping, habitat restoration, reduced tillage, and integrated pest management can support pollinator populations while contributing to resilient agricultural systems.

]]> Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:07:07 -0500 April Johnson, NDSU Extension Pollinator Program Coordinator April Johnson, NDSU Extension Pollinator Program Coordinator 332 This episode explores the relationship between agriculture and pollinator conservation, highlighting challenges facing pollinators in working landscapes and practical solutions that benefit both. Listeners will learn how practices such as cover cropping, habitat restoration, reduced tillage, and integrated pest management can support pollinator populations while contributing to resilient agricultural systems.

]]> Horticulture, Pollination, Flowers, Bees, Butterflies, Moths No 12 12 The Role of Urban Green Spaces in Supporting Pollinators full 40e4da5b-429b-4984-946e-f9763a4a3e8a https://share.transistor.fm/s/e0be50e6 This episode explores how parks, gardens, boulevards, green roofs, and other urban green spaces can provide critical habitat for pollinators in developed landscapes. Listeners will learn about the ecological and community benefits of urban habitat restoration, examples of successful projects, and ways to support pollinator-friendly green spaces in their own communities.

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]]> Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:06:03 -0500 April Johnson, NDSU Extension Pollinator Program Coordinator April Johnson, NDSU Extension Pollinator Program Coordinator 347 This episode explores how parks, gardens, boulevards, green roofs, and other urban green spaces can provide critical habitat for pollinators in developed landscapes. Listeners will learn about the ecological and community benefits of urban habitat restoration, examples of successful projects, and ways to support pollinator-friendly green spaces in their own communities.

]]> Horticulture, Pollination, Flowers, Bees, Butterflies, Moths No 11 11 A Brief History of Insect Conservation full a97ae9fa-544e-4347-99d3-012ddda55497 https://share.transistor.fm/s/742d3f6d This episode traces the evolution of insect conservation from a largely overlooked field to a global environmental movement. Listeners will learn about key events, organizations, policies, and scientific discoveries that shaped modern insect conservation and continue to influence efforts to protect pollinators and other beneficial insects.

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]]> Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:03:08 -0500 April Johnson, NDSU Extension Pollinator Program Coordinator April Johnson, NDSU Extension Pollinator Program Coordinator 407 This episode traces the evolution of insect conservation from a largely overlooked field to a global environmental movement. Listeners will learn about key events, organizations, policies, and scientific discoveries that shaped modern insect conservation and continue to influence efforts to protect pollinators and other beneficial insects.

]]> Horticulture, Pollination, Flowers, Bees, Butterflies, Moths No 10 10 The Journey of the Monarch: From Icon to Endangered full fe35be1f-d014-4170-83a1-40c8bb5d2cc9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/992c2ccd This episode examines the dramatic decline of the monarch butterfly, exploring the factors contributing to population losses and the conservation efforts underway to protect the species. Listeners will learn about the monarch’s remarkable migration, its changing conservation status, and ways individuals can support monarch recovery.

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]]> Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:02:05 -0500 April Johnson, NDSU Extension Pollinator Program Coordinator April Johnson, NDSU Extension Pollinator Program Coordinator 317 This episode examines the dramatic decline of the monarch butterfly, exploring the factors contributing to population losses and the conservation efforts underway to protect the species. Listeners will learn about the monarch’s remarkable migration, its changing conservation status, and ways individuals can support monarch recovery.

]]> Horticulture, Pollination, Flowers, Bees, Butterflies, Moths No 9 9 IPM in the Pollinator Garden full a4580253-23b0-437f-9a18-c957e49e3abb https://share.transistor.fm/s/9b2ad595 This episode introduces Integrated Pest Management (IPM) as an approach to reducing pest damage while protecting pollinators and other beneficial insects. Topics include biological, cultural, and mechanical control methods, as well as best practices for minimizing pollinator exposure when pesticide use is necessary.

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]]> Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:00:30 -0500 April Johnson, NDSU Extension Pollinator Program Coordinator April Johnson, NDSU Extension Pollinator Program Coordinator 488 This episode introduces Integrated Pest Management (IPM) as an approach to reducing pest damage while protecting pollinators and other beneficial insects. Topics include biological, cultural, and mechanical control methods, as well as best practices for minimizing pollinator exposure when pesticide use is necessary.

]]> Horticulture, Pollination, Flowers, Bees, Butterflies, Moths No 8 8 Pollination 101 full ae26f3da-c847-4c4f-851f-421b9fa32d1f https://share.transistor.fm/s/2bd3b9f8 This introductory episode explains the process of pollination, why it is essential for plant reproduction, and the important role pollinators play in supporting ecosystems and food production. Listeners will learn about different types of pollinators, the challenges they face, and simple actions that can help protect them.

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]]> Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:59:34 -0500 April Johnson, NDSU Extension Pollinator Program Coordinator April Johnson, NDSU Extension Pollinator Program Coordinator 282 This introductory episode explains the process of pollination, why it is essential for plant reproduction, and the important role pollinators play in supporting ecosystems and food production. Listeners will learn about different types of pollinators, the challenges they face, and simple actions that can help protect them.

]]> Horticulture, Pollination, Flowers, Bees, Butterflies, Moths No 7 7 Engaging Youth in Pollinator Conservation full 09575d7c-93f7-444c-aff6-37167c42f3e9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1445d176 This episode explores ways to inspire children and young adults to become involved in pollinator conservation through education, hands-on activities, citizen science, and community engagement. Listeners will discover practical strategies for fostering curiosity about pollinators and encouraging lifelong environmental stewardship.

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]]> Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:58:27 -0500 April Johnson, NDSU Extension Pollinator Program Coordinator April Johnson, NDSU Extension Pollinator Program Coordinator 286 This episode explores ways to inspire children and young adults to become involved in pollinator conservation through education, hands-on activities, citizen science, and community engagement. Listeners will discover practical strategies for fostering curiosity about pollinators and encouraging lifelong environmental stewardship.

]]> Horticulture, Pollination, Flowers, Bees, Butterflies, Moths No 6 6 Native Plants for Pollinator Gardens in the Northern Plains full 11bdee11-ae8a-40f1-9384-56ede4ca57ac https://share.transistor.fm/s/c47c2bd3 This episode highlights native plants that provide valuable food and habitat resources for pollinators in the Northern Plains. Listeners will learn about a variety of prairie flowers and grasses, their growing requirements, and how to use them to create resilient, pollinator-friendly landscapes.

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]]> Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:57:10 -0500 April Johnson, NDSU Extension Pollinator Program Coordinator April Johnson, NDSU Extension Pollinator Program Coordinator 520 This episode highlights native plants that provide valuable food and habitat resources for pollinators in the Northern Plains. Listeners will learn about a variety of prairie flowers and grasses, their growing requirements, and how to use them to create resilient, pollinator-friendly landscapes.

]]> Horticulture, Pollination, Flowers, Bees, Butterflies, Moths No 5 5 Building a NDSU Certified Home Pollinator Garden full 608245e2-98c1-4724-bbfc-a1f1785a7512 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6bf7e654 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:56:07 -0500 April Johnson, NDSU Extension Pollinator Program Coordinator April Johnson, NDSU Extension Pollinator Program Coordinator 483 Horticulture, Pollination, Flowers, Bees, Butterflies, Moths No 4 4 Planting a Pollinator-Friendly Garden: Top 10 Tips full 5bcbaaef-9376-4c83-a57a-c118f6b67ea2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1838dced This episode shares ten practical recommendations for designing and maintaining a pollinator-friendly garden. Topics include selecting native plants, providing season-long floral resources, creating nesting and shelter habitat, reducing pesticide use, and engaging others in pollinator conservation.

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]]> Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:55:00 -0500 April Johnson, NDSU Extension Pollinator Program Coordinator April Johnson, NDSU Extension Pollinator Program Coordinator 304 This episode shares ten practical recommendations for designing and maintaining a pollinator-friendly garden. Topics include selecting native plants, providing season-long floral resources, creating nesting and shelter habitat, reducing pesticide use, and engaging others in pollinator conservation.

]]> Horticulture, Pollination, Flowers, Bees, Butterflies, Moths No 3 3 Plant-Pollinator Mutualism full 85d38f0b-1767-4226-9890-7a016016894a https://share.transistor.fm/s/862a4e70 This episode examines the mutually beneficial relationship between native plants and pollinators, highlighting how these species have evolved together over time. Topics include the ecological importance of plant-pollinator interactions, the benefits of incorporating native plants into landscapes, and the role gardeners can play in supporting biodiversity and pollinator conservation.

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]]> Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:53:49 -0500 April Johnson, NDSU Extension Pollinator Program Coordinator April Johnson, NDSU Extension Pollinator Program Coordinator 250 This episode examines the mutually beneficial relationship between native plants and pollinators, highlighting how these species have evolved together over time. Topics include the ecological importance of plant-pollinator interactions, the benefits of incorporating native plants into landscapes, and the role gardeners can play in supporting biodiversity and pollinator conservation.

]]> Horticulture, Pollination, Flowers, Bees, Butterflies, Moths No 2 2 How to Get Involved in Pollinator Conservation full 73f29427-a01b-4fbb-a3a8-be78f530920f https://share.transistor.fm/s/8daa25f4 This episode explores organizations, programs, and citizen science initiatives dedicated to protecting pollinators and their habitats. Listeners will learn about opportunities to support conservation through volunteering, habitat restoration, advocacy, monitoring programs, and pollinator-friendly gardening.

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]]> Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:52:36 -0500 April Johnson, NDSU Extension Pollinator Program Coordinator April Johnson, NDSU Extension Pollinator Program Coordinator 537 This episode explores organizations, programs, and citizen science initiatives dedicated to protecting pollinators and their habitats. Listeners will learn about opportunities to support conservation through volunteering, habitat restoration, advocacy, monitoring programs, and pollinator-friendly gardening.

]]> Horticulture, Pollination, Flowers, Bees, Butterflies, Moths No 1 1 Urban Gardening for Pollinators full 07bbac95-651d-47bc-b2cb-880186679936 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1321c511 This episode discusses practical strategies for incorporating pollinator habitat into urban gardens, balconies, patios, and other small growing spaces. Topics include selecting native plants, maximizing limited space with containers and vertical gardening, improving soil health, and providing habitat features that support pollinators in urban environments.

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