Conservation Starters
Conservation Starters is a podcast created by the Thurston Conservation District. This series is dedicated to empowering Thurston County residents to steward our shared natural resources. Through thoughtful conversations with TCD staff, community partners, and community members we explore a program or issue related to the work of the Conservation District and how our community can engage with us and our staff.
Conservation Starters
Bee Kind to Insects
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Thurston Conservation District
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Season 4
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Episode 7
On this month's episode of Conservation Starters we are joined by Corin Pease, Pollinator Conservation Specialist at Xerces Society & NRCS Partner Biologist. Corin’s experience spans agriculture, entomology, and integrated pest management (IPM). As a researcher, Corin has studied insects associated with native hedgerows, conservation biological control, and pest management. We dive into what constitutes a pollinator vs. a beneficial insect, the role of beneficial insects in agriculture, and tools for building resilience to the things that threaten these important insects whether you farm or have a yard. Listen to learn how we can all positively impact these important insects!
Resources
- Xerces Society Publications Library
- Xerces Society Pollinator Resource Center
- Xerces Society WA Bumble Bee Habitat Kits
- Xerces Society Bumble Bee Atlas
- Discovering Hedgerows Pt. 1 - Podcast Episode
- Discovering Hedgerows Pt. 2 - Podcast Episode
- TCD's Resource Library
- TCD's Native Plant Sale - pre-order through January 2026