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Podcast: This Is Nashville
Episode: Re-air: Essential pollinators, plus invasive plants
Description: Bees, butterflies, even birds and other insects provide the essential service of carrying pollen from flower to flower, helping to grow the food we eat.But as the number of pollinators dwindle due to loss of habitat and overuse of pesticides, what do Tennesseans need to know about these fascinating creatures? How can we help the pollinators to thrive? What can we do, or not do, to encourage their populations? Plus, two experts tell us about invasive plants, which can have a negative effect on our health, safety and food supply.The segments in today’s...