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Coffee Break: Pollinators

by Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala

June 17, 2026

A sign promoting the pollinator habitats at the Ramsey Renewable Station near Anoka, Minn. is pictured on Friday, July 21, 2023.
A sign promoting the pollinator habitats at the Ramsey Renewable Station near Anoka, Minn. is pictured on Friday, July 21, 2023.Ben Hovland | MPR News

The birds, the bees, the butterflies (and more!) all have one thing in common – they’re pollinators! And, this just so happens to be their month!

Each year, the National Wildlife Federation celebrates National Pollinator Month in June to highlight the impact of pollinators and spread the word on how you can support them.

You could plant a pollinator garden, bright flowers, or even add a birdhouse to your yard to help support the pollinator population.

Today, let’s support our pollinating friends by creating a playlist that’s for the birds (and butterflies and bees!)

So for today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs related to pollinators would you like to hear?


Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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