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# Pollinator Project

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- [2026 Schools Art Competition Winners](https://pollinatorproject.gg/2026-schools-art-competition-winners/) - We are delighted to announce the winners of our annual schools art competition. A fantastic well done to Samuel Bouwer Smith, Juno Bamford and Arthur Carré who won the 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes. And an extra well done to Daisy Lower, Sophie Renouf and Lewis Pengelley for winning their category prizes too! ”
- [2026 Conservation Awards finalist!](https://pollinatorproject.gg/2026-conservation-awards-finalist/) - We’re delighted to share that the Fort Field Project, managed by The Pollinator Project, has been shortlisted as one of just nine finalists for the Intact Insurance People’s Choice Award in the 2026 Conservation Awards! Whilst all of the finalist projects are excellent, we’d be so grateful for your support for Fort Field Restoration. Please vote
- [Entertainment and Discovery? Beyond the Bees!](https://pollinatorproject.gg/entertainment-and-discovery-beyond-the-bees/) - What a fantastic weekend we had in the company of our 3 scientists Dr Erica McAlister from the Natural History Museum in London, Liz Sweet- the Guernsey Scientist and our very own Dr Miranda Bane. The three film showings and talks from Erica took us into the wonderful lives of our local pollinators from
- [Beyond the Bees!! An evening of Discovery and Entertainment](https://pollinatorproject.gg/beyond-the-bees-an-evening-of-discovery-and-entertainment/) - We're hosting a film premiere and talk from an international expert at the PRCPA this weekend. International expert comes to Guernsey to talk at local film premiere We are delighted to announce the premiere of “Pollinators Great and Small” at The Bees and Beyond weekend also featuring a presentation from international expert Dr Erica McAlister
- [🌸 Fort Field Project 2026: Off to a Blooming Start! 🌸](https://pollinatorproject.gg/🌸-fort-field-project-2026-off-to-a-blooming-start-🌸/) - We’re excited to share all the fantastic progress at Fort Field so far this year! 🍏 Mini-Orchard & Hedging: Two work parties kicked things off—first, volunteers planted 10 fruit trees to create a mini-orchard, and then another 100 native hedging whips were added behind it. Huge thanks to everyone who helped! 🌳 Woodchip Mulch Incoming: Three trailer loads of
- [🌱 Fort Field Project: 2025 Recap & Progress! 🌱](https://pollinatorproject.gg/🌱-fort-field-project-2025-recap-progress-🌱/) - It’s time for a quick look back at everything we achieved at Fort Field last year! ✨ January: The Pollinator Project proposed a new mowing regime at the Morley Chapel end, aiming to boost biodiversity and win support from the public. After discussions with ACLMS, we agreed to trial the new approach. ✨ February–March: The new mowing regime began,
- [We have a Winner! Congratulations Florence!](https://pollinatorproject.gg/we-have-a-winner-congratulations-florence/) - We are very pleased to announce the winner of the Barry Wells Young Photographer of the Year Competition. Well done Florence! Our winner is Florence Brookes aged 8 who goes to Castel Primary School! She entered last year and has always been interested in nature. From earthworms to bugs and butterflies, she's always been fascinated
- [🌳 Fort Field Community Update! 🌳](https://pollinatorproject.gg/🌳-fort-field-community-update-🌳/) - A huge thank you to all the amazing volunteers who joined us this morning at Fort Field! Together, we planted 10 fruit trees to create a mini-orchard. Each tree has its own land drain tube for efficient watering, and soon we’ll be adding wood chip mulch to keep weeds at bay and reduce evaporation which
- [Fort Field work party Sunday 25th January 2026 at 10:00](https://pollinatorproject.gg/fort-field-work-party-sunday-25th-january-2026-at-1000/) - We'll be working up at Fort Field on Sunday 25th January 2026 at 10:00. We'll be planting some more native hedging and our 10 fruit trees which will create a mini-orchard. If you fancy some outdoor fun why not join us? All you need is a pair of gloves and a spade!
- [Fort Field tree management](https://pollinatorproject.gg/fort-field-tree-management/) - A full tree survey led by the Agriculture, Countryside and Land Management Services (ACLMS) team, in partnership with The Pollinator Project, is being conducted at Fort Field. This survey will help create a long-term management plan for the trees, ensuring each one is identified and cared for. The Pollinator Project is especially focused on the
- [Thank you!](https://pollinatorproject.gg/thank-you/) - As 2025 draws to a close we’d like to thank everyone who has helped us this year: Rothschild (who funded our Schools Education Programme) Dougie’s Grant (which has kickstarted our Fort Field Project) States of Guernsey Strategy for Nature Fund (various capital items to support West and North Shows and other public outreach initiatives) La
- [Dougie's Grant](https://pollinatorproject.gg/dougies-grant/) - We're delighted to announce that we have been awarded Dougie's Grant. This is an annual grant made in memory of Douglas Le Huquet. Among many other things he was a farmer and grower and had some land up near Donkey Hill in St Andrews. You can find out more about Dougie here https://www.dougiesgrant.com. Steve Falla's
- [Native hedging planted at Fort Field](https://pollinatorproject.gg/native-hedging-planted-at-fort-field/) - We’re delighted to share that 300 native hedging whips have just been planted at Fort Field! A massive thank you to Guernsey Tree Services for generously donating woodchip to help mulch and protect them. Thanks to everyone involved for supporting local wildlife and making our community greener!
- [Season's Greetings to our valued volunteers and super sponsors](https://pollinatorproject.gg/seasons-greetings-to-our-valued-volunteers-and-super-sponsors/)
- [Children's Books Christmas 2025](https://pollinatorproject.gg/childrens-books/) - We know you like us will be looking for that Christmas present that isn't 100% plastic, does provide some connection to the environment and might even be a bit educational. We're thinking books of course, the real thing with illustrations. Well here are our top 4 right now. First we have Best Pals by Mel
- [Fort Field Project news](https://pollinatorproject.gg/2561-2/) - Our amazing volunteers have been hard at work in Fort Field again! Recently, they returned to scarify the thatch left behind after all the cutting and scything. To give you an idea of the scale, two volunteer workparties previously removed a whopping 22 one-tonne bags of cuttings (arisings) after our contractor mowed and baled at
- [Barry Wells Award for Young Photographers 2026](https://pollinatorproject.gg/barry-wells-award-for-young-photographers-2026/) - We are delighted to announce the 2nd year of the Barry Wells Young Photographer Award. This prize category is part of the Bailiwick Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition run by Guernsey Arts and is open to everyone up to the age of 24 in full or part-time education. Last year's winner was Ajax Amy,
- [🌼 Fort Field Conversations Are Blooming! 🌼](https://pollinatorproject.gg/🌼-fort-field-conversations-are-blooming-🌼/) - We’ve noticed some great posts and discussions popping up about Fort Field and the recent public consultation — and the timing couldn’t be better! Want to stay in the loop? Join the Friends of Fort Field Facebook group to get updates, see what’s planned next, and share your thoughts with others who care about this special space. Tonight we’ll start
- [Thank you Friends of Fort Field volunteers!](https://pollinatorproject.gg/thank-you-friends-of-fort-field-volunteers/) - Huge thanks to everyone who joined the Friends of Fort Field volunteer crew last Sunday! We got together to rake and gather up all the grass cuttings (strictly known as arisings) after our mechanical scything session – finishing the job we started back in August. In total, we collected 11 massive 1-tonne bags for disposal!
- [Help us clear cuttings from Fort Field](https://pollinatorproject.gg/help-us-with-fort-field/) - Pollinator fans, we need your help! It's the end of the wildflower season so the Fort Field meadows have been cut and baled by a contractor. But the next important step is to go over the ground with this strange machine (a mechanical scythe) to cut even lower. And then rake up all the cuttings.
- [Latest update on Fort Field - 10 August](https://pollinatorproject.gg/latest-update-on-fort-field-10-august/) - It's the end of the season for grassland wildflowers now so the Fort Field meadow was mown and baled by our contractor last week. Don't worry, it will be back next year! Cutting a meadow to the ground and taking away the cuttings is an important stage in wildflower management. For wildflowers to grow well
- [Fort Field Public Consultation](https://pollinatorproject.gg/fort-field-public-consultation/) - The Pollinator Project has been working with the States of Guernsey Agriculture and Land Management Services department (ACLMS) since the start of 2025 to develop a new management programme for part of Fort Field, the area next to Fort Rd that connects Town and St Martins. Originally the site of a brickworks during the construction
- [Sowing seeds for Pollinators](https://pollinatorproject.gg/sowing-seeds-for-pollinators/) - Sowing Seeds for Pollinators Our pollinators- the bees, butterflies, moths, and other insects around us- need food and shelter all year round. Growing plants from seed can really help them and they can really help the plants too. Pollination is after all the way that plants share pollen and produce more seeds, and fruit. Sowing
- [The effect of climate change on pollinators](https://pollinatorproject.gg/the-effect-of-climate-change-on-pollinators/) - The effect of climate change on pollinators Erin Jackson Climate change poses a significant threat to pollinators worldwide, with statistics highlighting the severity of the impact. Research indicates that over 75% of the world's food crops depend on pollination by insects and other animals in some shape or form. This varies from apples to onions
- [15 year-old's photo of a carder bee in flight wins the first Barry Wells Award for Young Photographers](https://pollinatorproject.gg/15-year-olds-photo-of-a-carder-bee-in-flight-wins-the-first-barry-wells-award-for-young-photographers/) - The Pollinator Project is delighted to announce the first winner of the Barry Wells Award for Young Photographers. Ajax Amy’s capture of a bee in flight was unanimously voted the Pollinator Project team as the winner of this new category in the Guernsey Arts Bailiwick Wildlife Photography Exhibition. “Judging is always a tough job, but
- [Making St Peter Port more pollinator-friendly](https://pollinatorproject.gg/making-st-peter-port-more-pollinator-friendly/) - Have you ever been to the wildlife haven in town that is the Brothers’ Cemetery in St Peter Port? Or even heard of it? Well we’re making it even more pollinator-friendly. You’d be forgiven for not having heard of the Brother’s Cemetery or Cimetière des Freres, as it was closed for 50 years until 2019
- [Barry Wells Award for Young Photographers](https://pollinatorproject.gg/barry-wells-award-for-young-photographers/) - We are delighted to announce a new category in the Bailiwick Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition run by Guernsey Arts. This award has been made possible by generous donations made in memory of Barry Wells co-founder of the charity who passed away earlier this year. Barry was passionate about pollinating insects, bees, butterflies, moths
- [The state of Guernsey's nature - a report from the Nature Commission](https://pollinatorproject.gg/the-state-of-guernseys-nature-a-report-from-the-nature-commission/) - The first-ever State of Nature Report for Guernsey, Herm, Sark and Lihou provides a benchmark for biodiversity and advises on future wildlife conservation.
- [How are our butterflies doing?](https://pollinatorproject.gg/how-are-our-butterflies-doing/) - Andy Smith, local butterfly expert and the county recorder for Guernsey, Herm and Sark, has been reviewing local butterfly numbers over the summer of 2024 following the publication of the Big Butterfly Count in the UK. This highlighted a drop of 50% year-on-year and declines in nearly all UK species. "Since retirement, I have been
- [Celebration of Barry's Life](https://pollinatorproject.gg/celebration-of-barrys-life/) - Barry's family is holding a celebration of his life next Tuesday the 13th August from 1pm. Everyone is welcome, so please do join us at St James in celebration of a remarkable man who did so much for nature in Guernsey. Come as you are. Read more about Barry: Tributes paid to co-founder of the Pollinator - Barry's family is holding a celebration of his life next Tuesday the 13th August from 1pm. Everyone is welcome, so please do join us at St James in celebration of a remarkable man who did so much for nature in Guernsey. Come as you are. Read more about Barry: Tributes paid to co-founder of the Pollinator
- [Barry Wells](https://pollinatorproject.gg/barry-wells/) - It is with great sadness that we share the news that our co-founder and beloved friend Barry Wells passed away on Monday 29 July. "Barry the Bugman" was the most passionate advocate for Guernsey's nature, talking to thousands of Guernsey schoolchildren every year. We learnt so much from Barry both about pollinators and about friendship,
- [Bumblebee Art Competition Winners Announced](https://pollinatorproject.gg/bumblebee-art-competition-winners-announced/) - And we launched three new prize categories! More than 1500 children in the Bailiwick will have their artwork displayed in an exhibition this summer as part of an education initiative run by the Pollinator Project about bumblebees. The art project, which is supported by Mourant for the third time, focuses on the 6 insects in
- [2024 Schools Bumblebee Art Competition](https://pollinatorproject.gg/1791-2/) - This year we had entries from 21 primary and junior schools, pre-schools, home-schools across the Bailiwick. In total 1553 artworks were submitted and the judges had an incredibly tricky job selecting the best. Many congratulations to all of our winners and we hope that everyone that submitted an entry will find theirs somewhere in the
- [Pollinator Internships for 2024](https://pollinatorproject.gg/internship/) - Summer Internship Opportunities • Do you care about protecting our island’s vital pollinating insects? • Are you interested in learning valuable research, conservation, and communication skills? • Are you organised, enthusiastic and able to work flexibly? The Pollinator Project are offering multiple fantastic summer internship opportunities. These would be an ideal opportunity for someone looking
- [My Guernsey Future – meeting the next generation of change-makers](https://pollinatorproject.gg/my-guernsey-future-meeting-the-next-generation-of-change-makers/) - Maddie Lucas blogs about her involvement in My Guernsey Future where she met and inspired school pupils who are interested in climate change, policy, science and our work. On an unusually warm Thursday this October, I had the privilege of representing the Pollinator Project at My Guernsey Future, a networking and discussion which aimed to
- [Meet Maddie: our Field Intern helping us research bumblebees DNA](https://pollinatorproject.gg/maddie-field-intern/) - My name is Madison Lucas, and this summer I am working with the Pollinator Project as their 2023 field assistant intern. I graduated in 2022 from the University of Leeds with a master’s degree in Ecology and Conservation Biology. Growing up in Guernsey fostered my love for nature, and now that I’m back living on
- [Intern blog: Being a field assistant](https://pollinatorproject.gg/intern-blog-being-a-field-assistant/) - I’m Taliesin Valencia and I’m second-year environmental science student at the University of Stirling. I had the chance to work with the Pollinator Project this summer, as a Field Assistant setting up a malaise trap in a fixed location, collecting samples from it each week, and then taking it down one month had elapsed. I
- [First of its kind research programme comes to the Channel Islands](https://pollinatorproject.gg/first-of-its-kind-research-programme-comes-to-guernsey/) - A collaboration between the Pollinator Project and the University of Bristol has secured a near £1 million grant from the UK to study Channel Island pollinators. Dr Miranda Bane, who grew up on Guernsey, will be leading the work in Guernsey, Jersey, Alderney and Sark and will be looking at the abundance and diversity of
- [Moths matter art competition winners announced  ](https://pollinatorproject.gg/moths-matter-art-competition-winners-announced/) - 1,208 moth artworks displayed at Guille-Alles library exhibition 1 – 20 August More than 1,200 children in the Bailiwick have their artwork shown in an exhibition this summer as part of an education initiative run by the Pollinator Project about the role of moths in pollination. The art project, which is supported by law firm
- [The Wild Escape Weekend 18th and 19th March](https://pollinatorproject.gg/wild-escape-weekend/) - We are really looking forward to The Wild Escape Weekend at Candie Museum Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th March. Come and meet us, join a workshop, do some colouring or even origami- we have lots happening.
- [Glyphosate-To ban or not to ban?](https://pollinatorproject.gg/glyphosate-to-ban-or-not-to-banpesticides-yes-or-no-2/) - Glyphosate. To ban or not ban, that is the question being considered by the States of Deliberation in Guernsey next month. Frankly, removing the most widely used herbicide in the world from our streets, fields and gardens could be a great thing for the environment and pollinators in particular. And we firmly support the elimination
- [We are looking for a new Treasurer](https://pollinatorproject.gg/treasurer/) - You'll be volunteering to effectively be our FD andou'll have contacts, views on policies, and you might want to join us in a field or two.
- [Pesticides - yes or no?](https://pollinatorproject.gg/pesticides-yes-or-no/) - We welcome the debate on the use of pesticides on the island, in particular glyphosate, and are supportive of both the expertise in HSE and the alternatives used by States Works. Health issues Some people have suggested Guernsey follows the example of the USA. It's clear that the USA has a liberal attitude to all
- [ITV's Louisa Britton reports on Guernsey's strategy for nature fund](https://pollinatorproject.gg/itvs-louisa-britton-reports-on-guernseys-strategy-for-nature-fund/) - Guernsey has stunning scenery and a huge array of wildlife. But its rich natural habitats need protecting and nurturing. Now, a total of £40,000 of States funding is up for grabs for local projects that want to achieve just that. Julia Henney: 'We're so fortunate. We have a really unique and rich natural history around
- [Nature Commission update](https://pollinatorproject.gg/how-we-work-with-other-environmental-groups/) - Nature Commission Guernsey in a podcast
- [Glyphosate is going](https://pollinatorproject.gg/glyphosate-is-going/) - Glyphosate is going, going, gone. The Pollinator Project is truly delighted that weed killers containing glyphosate are being phased out in 2022 and will be banned from general use in Guernsey from the start of 2023. This is such a great first step towards going fully pesticide-free and is a necessary step to protect
- [States of Guernsey government questions pesticide use](https://pollinatorproject.gg/__trashed/) - The States of Guernsey Assembly recently brought up pesticides in their debate, Deputy Al Brouard, President of Health and Social Services was the first to raise a question: "There are concerns about the use of pesticides locally and weedkillers etc...could the Committee just consider publishing a list of alternatives for farmers and households? I think
- [Pesticides - Guernsey's pesticide use wastes 250 million litres of water annually](https://pollinatorproject.gg/pesticides-guernseys-pesticide-use-wastes-250-million-litres-of-water-annually/) - Guernsey Water warns of water use restrictions or significant bill hikes in future if pesticide use (including weedkillers) are used at the current rate). The water utility has confirmed that the Vale Pond water catchment, which used to provide around 250 million litres of water each year can no longer be collected due to the
- [Pesticides - Guernsey Water campaigns against glyphosate](https://pollinatorproject.gg/pesticides-guernsey-water-campaigns-against-glyphosate/) - Guernsey Water has made a strong stance against weed killers, specifically glyphosate in their 'Don't Spray' campaign launch this Easter. They have asked for people to "limit the use of herbicides and pesticides in gardens and to deploy them responsibly to reduce the hazardous chemicals entering the local environment". The utility is advising that pesticides
- [Chouet's Orange-legged furrow bees could be at risk](https://pollinatorproject.gg/pollinator-project-chouets-orange-legged-furrow-bees-could-be-at-risk/) - Bee species that are rare in Guernsey could be at risk if quarrying starts at Chouet headland. Our founder and local bee expert Barry Wells said: ‘While modern quarrying does factor in environmental concerns and a bit of off-setting measures, if quarrying at Chouet goes ahead, there’s still a risk of losing important pollinating insects
- [Pollinator-themed art exhibition flys high](https://pollinatorproject.gg/pollinator-themed-art-exhibition-flys-high/) - Local artist Bridget Spinney has curated a pollinator-themed art exhibition in conjunction with the Pollinator Project. Thirty local artists have contributed a piece of pollinator-inspired art to raise awareness of the role bees, butterflies, hoverflies, wasps and moths have in our food and in nature, and to inspire more people to act to protect them.
- [Proposed hedge removal plans will harm wildlife](https://pollinatorproject.gg/hedge-planning-laws-wildlife/) - Vital wildlife habitats will not be adequately protected under proposed new Development & Planning Authority laws. The DPA is proposing an overhaul of what types of development work can go ahead without having to apply for planning permission and this is set to be debated in the States next week. An addition to this list
- [Celebrating our Pollinators](https://pollinatorproject.gg/celebrating-our-pollinators/) - On 26 November 2021, the Pollinator Project hosted the 30/30 Art Auction at St James to celebrating our Pollinators and raised £22000 in the process. 30 nationally acclaimed artists who have a connection to Guernsey created artworks to be auctioned. These all celebrated or highlighted the decline of our much-needed pollinators. The proceeds of the
- [TV naturalist Nick Baker joins Guernsey’s school BioBlitz](https://pollinatorproject.gg/tv-naturalist-nick-baker-joins-guernseys-school-bioblitz/) - Guernsey’s second BioBlitz of 2021 was at Lihou headland on Wednesday 15th September Broadcaster and wildlife expert Nick Baker attended, along with three of the island’s schools – Vale Primary School, La Houguette School and Castel. The event was being hosted by the Biodiversity Partnership, Guernsey Biological Records Centre, La Société Guernesiaise and the Pollinator
- [Counting the bees](https://pollinatorproject.gg/counting-the-bees/) - Dr Miranda Bane – Pollination Ecologist This weekend I’ve felt so very lucky. I’ve been in the garden counting the bees. It couldn’t have been better weather - for me or the insects. The bumblebees, butterflies, moths and flies were making the most of the sun to collect the nectar and pollen they survive on. And they are everywhere - the lawns, the hedgerows,
- [Nick Baker Becomes our Ambassador in Guernsey](https://pollinatorproject.gg/nick-baker-becomes-our-ambassador-in-guernsey/) - The Pollinator Project has teamed up with international broadcaster, filmmaker and naturalist, Nick Baker, to make a short film showing how everyone in Guernsey can get close to nature. Nick says ‘I was meant to be coming to Guernsey this month to take part in a BioBlitz and give a talk at St James. But
- [Reversing the Decline of Insects](https://pollinatorproject.gg/reversing-the-decline-of-insects/) - The Wildlife Trusts have published a new report ‘Reversing the Decline of Insects’. The report provides examples of how farmers, communities, councils and charities are taking action to support wild insect populations, proving that everyone can be an insect champion. The latest publication follows the ‘Insect Declines and Why They Matter’ report, released in 2019,
- [Nick Baker is coming to Guernsey](https://pollinatorproject.gg/nick-baker-is-coming-to-guernsey/) - On Tuesday 14th September Nick Baker, one of the country’s top TV naturalists is coming to Guernsey. We are truly honoured to have Nick visit Guernsey as he is an engaging presenter and thoroughly knowledgeable about wildlife. Join Nick in this uplifting show at St James, when he’ll be sharing his vision for finding new
- [Bumblebees Force Plants to Flower Early by Damaging Their Leaves](https://pollinatorproject.gg/bumblebees-force-plants-to-flower-early-by-damaging-their-leaves/) - When bumblebees emerge from hibernation in early spring they rely on the food provided by newly blooming flowers. However, bees sometimes emerge early and find that plants are still flowerless. Fortunately, hungry bumblebees have a strategy for when this happens. Consuelo De Moraes at ETH Zurich and colleagues discovered that worker bumblebees can coax plants

## Pages

- [Pollinator Project Guernsey](https://pollinatorproject.gg/) - We promote the conservation of Guernsey’s pollinating insects -wild bees and butterflies, moths, bugs and beetles, and the health of their supporting ecosystems
- [Beyond the Bees Prize Draw Terms and Conditions](https://pollinatorproject.gg/beyond-the-bees-prize-draw-terms-and-conditions/) - Beyond the Bees Prize Draw Terms & Conditions Promoter The promoter of this prize draw is The Pollinator Project in partnership with Wild Islands Film Collective. Eligibility - The prize draw is open to all individuals who book a ticket for or attend the “Beyond the Bees” weekend at the Princess Royal Centre
- [How to create a Pollinator Patch](https://pollinatorproject.gg/how-to-create-a-pollinator-patch/) - How to create a Pollinator Patch Your garden or any part of your domestic curtilage can be transformed into a fabulous colourful Pollinator Patch with colour, flowers and it will be visited by butterflies, bees and other pollinators. You don’t need much space – because seeds can be sown in pots and containers, as well
- [Educational Resources](https://pollinatorproject.gg/educational-resources/) - Resources ID Guides Bumblebee ID Guide Butterfly ID Guide Solitary Bee ID Guide Moth ID Guide Bugs and Beetle ID Guide Info Guides The Best Pollinators 6 Steps to Help Plants for Pollinators Art Templates Create a Bumblebee Create a Butterfly Create a Solitary Bee Create a Moth Create a Bug or Beetle Contact us
- [Plant for Pollinators](https://pollinatorproject.gg/plant-for-pollinators/) - Gardening for Pollinators Guernsey’s insects are in trouble – and you can help You might have heard of the Pollinator Project and thought who are they and what do they do? We are a group of ten Guernsey people who have been switched on to the plight of our local pollinators: bumblebees, solitary bees, butterflies,
- [Contact us](https://pollinatorproject.gg/contact-us/) - We'd love to hear from you. We thrive on your ideas, and inspiration, but also want to know how we can do better. Feel free to contact for us a chat and a coffee. Or if you want to book a speaker or support for your event just let us know. contact@pollinatorproject.gg
- [Privacy Policy](https://pollinatorproject.gg/privacy-policy/) - Privacy Policy The Pollinator Project LBG Privacy Policy Introduction This privacy statement details how we use personal data in compliance with The Data Protection (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2017. We have written it to help you understand how and why we collect personal information about you, the types of data we collect and what we
- [Public Consultation notes from the event](https://pollinatorproject.gg/public-consultation-notes-from-the-event/) - Thank you everyone who has contributed! We have listed all the comments received both during the public consultation meeting and from the questionnaires submitted afterwards. There are over 100 comments and we have organised them into categories of similar items. We are endeavouring to take as many of the comments into consideration in the preparation
- [Fort Field Public consultation](https://pollinatorproject.gg/fort-field/fort-field-public-consultation/) - A huge thank you to the 38 amazing individuals who joined our public meeting on 23 July 2025. It was fantastic to hear such a diverse range of opinions on the various options we presented. We were especially pleased to have Deputy Adrian Gabriel, President of Environment & Infrastructure, in attendance. For those who couldn’t
- [Fort Field - what's going on?](https://pollinatorproject.gg/fort-field/fort-field-whats-going-on/) - What's going on at Fort Field? Latest update – 10 August 2025 It’s the end of the season for wildflowers now so the Fort Field meadow was mown and baled by our contractor last week. Don’t worry, it will be back next year! Find out more about when we cut, and why. What we’re doing
- [Feedback form](https://pollinatorproject.gg/fort-field/fort-field-project-public-consultation-feedback-form/) - Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. Dear Pollinator Project Team, my name is * First Last Age group * Under 40 40-65 Over 65 My email address is * Email Confirm Email Your email address and my telephone number is Your
- [Fort Field project](https://pollinatorproject.gg/fort-field-project/)
- [Fort Field](https://pollinatorproject.gg/fort-field/)
- [About Us](https://pollinatorproject.gg/about-us/) - Pollinator Project - About Us - Guernsey
- [News](https://pollinatorproject.gg/news/) - POLLINATOR NEWS 2026 Schools Art Competition Winners July 7, 2026 We are delighted to announce the winners of our annual schools art competition. A fantastic well done to Samuel Bouwer Smith, Juno Bamford and Arthur Carré who won the Read More 2026 Conservation Awards finalist! May 20, 2026 We’re delighted to share that the
- [What are Pollinators?](https://pollinatorproject.gg/what-are-pollinators-2/) - Barry Wells It is with great sadness that we share the news that our co-founder and beloved friend Barry Wells passed away on Monday 29 July. Find out more Barry Wells What's New 2026 Schools Art Competition Winners July 7, 2026 2026 Conservation Awards finalist! May 20, 2026 Entertainment and Discovery? Beyond the Bees! May
- [How We Help](https://pollinatorproject.gg/how-we-help/) - How we Help Science Education Action Science Bumblr We created a citizen science app called Bumblr – (for iPhone and Android) for people to list when and where they saw one of the species of Bumblebee found in Guernsey, Alderney, Sark and Herm. So far we have tracked more than 10,000 sightings of Bumblebees in
- [Come and join us](https://pollinatorproject.gg/come-and-join-us/) - Come and join us Do you want to make a difference to our nature? We are a group of Guernsey people who are taking action to protect our pollinators, and where they live. We’re always interested in hearing from anyone that is just curious or wants to get involved. You might find yourself weighing seeds,
- [Meet the Pollinators](https://pollinatorproject.gg/meet-the-pollinators/) - Meet the Pollinators Solitary Bees In Guernsey, we have around 90 species of bee – six are bumblebees and one is the honeybee, the other 82 (approx) are solitary bees. These species are social and live in colonies. The other 93% are solitary bees – that’s 83 species! Many species are very similar and hard
- [BUMBLR](https://pollinatorproject.gg/bumblr/) - BUMBLR The app that bumblebee lovers are buzzing about Bumblr is our app that helps you identify the six types of Bumblebees in Guernsey, and helps us find out how many there are, and where they are. It’s a citizen science project. We know there are six species of Bumblebee in the Bailiwick– but we
- [Donate](https://pollinatorproject.gg/donate/) - Donate at Giving.gg Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X
- [Pesticide-Free Guernsey](https://pollinatorproject.gg/how-we-help/pesticide-free-guernsey/) - A collaborative group called: Pesticide Free Guernsey launched this year which is a public private partnership between States of Guernsey Environment and Infrastructure committee, Guernsey Water and the charity, the Pollinator Project. It aims to persuade everyone in Guernsey that they don’t need to use insect sprays, weed killer, slug pellets or anti fungal sprays,
- [What are Pollinators?](https://pollinatorproject.gg/what-are-pollinators/) - What are Pollinators? Pollinators are animals: insects that transfer pollen from the male parts of flowers to female parts of other compatible flowers, thereby facilitating plant reproduction and the production of seeds, fruits and the next generation of plants. When we think about pollinators most of us naturally tend to think of the more familiar
- [Bug Hotels](https://pollinatorproject.gg/bug-hotels/) - Bug Hotels Wild bees not only fill our environment with life, colour and beauty, as pollinators of crops and wildflowers these fascinating little creatures are among the most important animals on earth. You can help bees at home by providing them with food and somewhere to nest. You can provide bees with food by growing plants rich in
- [Threats to Pollinators](https://pollinatorproject.gg/threats-to-pollinators/) - Guernsey’s insects are in trouble – and you can help Our local pollinators: bumblebees, solitary bees, hoverflies, butterflies, moths are in trouble. Climate change, urban growth, mono-culture lawns, plastic grass, and the use of pesticides have all been devastating for them. Two thirds of butterflies and moths are in long-term decline – we see far
- [Why care about Pollinators?](https://pollinatorproject.gg/why-care-about-pollinators/) - Why care about Pollinators? Insect pollinators not only fill our environment with life, colour and beauty, these fascinating little creatures are also among the most important animals on earth. But why are pollinators so important? To understand this, we need to consider the relationship between pollinators and flowering plants, a ‘mutualistic’ relationship that both plants
- [Pollinator Project Jersey](https://pollinatorproject.gg/jersey/) - Pollinator Project Jersey Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X
- [30/30 Auction](https://pollinatorproject.gg/30-30-auction/) - 30/30 Art Auction Lot 1 - Tiffany Anna Matthews Original Ben Stiller the Bee | Black framed canvas | 97cm x 97cm I started painting in 2020, during lockdown number one, and haven't looked back since. I LOVE colour and anything a little crazy and my aim is to bring happiness and colour into everyones
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- [Enjoy Pollinators](https://pollinatorproject.gg/enjoy-pollinators/) - Enjoy Pollinators Bumblebees Solitary Bees Butterflies & Moths Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X

## Robo Gallery

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