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Revision as of 18:08, 23 December 2024 by Lineshue (talk | contribs) (creat)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)The Pollinatarium (University of Illinois Pollinatarium or UI Pollinatarium) is the first freestanding science center in the United States dedicated to increasing public awareness and appreciation of pollination as both a remarkable ecological partnership and a crucial ecosystem service. The building, originally established as the campus's first Bee Research Facility (or "bee lab" for short), was repurposed in 2009 to become the University of Illinois Pollinatarium, after a new Bee Research Facility was constructed. The center was reconfigured to focus on outreach and education related to pollinators.
Each year, the Pollinatarium hosts a variety of educational programs and events that attract a wide range of attendees, including preschoolers, undergraduates, Osher Lifelong Learners, community groups, beekeepers, agritourists, and casual visitors to the University of Illinois campus. Through these initiatives, the Pollinatarium seeks to foster a greater understanding of the importance of pollinators in maintaining biodiversity and supporting global food production.