POLLINATOR Day
MARCH 6, 2024
UTRGV BROWNSVILLE CAMPUS
POLLINATOR GARDEN 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
EVENT OVERVIEW
Pollinators play a vital role in the Rio Grande Valley's vibrant ecosystem, helping to sustain the diverse array of over 1,200 plant species and 300 butterfly and pollinator species found across the region. As a Bee Campus USA-designated institution, the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) is deeply committed to protecting and promoting pollinator populations through education, research, and community engagement.
Each year, UTRGV proudly hosts its annual Pollinator Day celebration to honor the critical importance of pollinators and raise awareness of the threats they face. The event, organized by the UTRGV Office for Sustainability, takes place at the university's Pollinator Cantina, a vibrant garden space established in 2018 to provide a thriving habitat for local pollinators.
The Pollinator Day festivities bring together the UTRGV community and external partners to showcase their collaborative efforts in pollinator conservation. The program features presentations from experts, educational workshops, and interactive displays that highlight the essential ecosystem services provided by pollinators and the ways in which the university and its stakeholders are working to protect them.
One of the highlights of Pollinator Day is the official proclamation reading by the City of Brownsville, a symbolic gesture that underscores the shared commitment between UTRGV and the local community to safeguard pollinator populations. This collaboration is further exemplified through the participation of various community organizations, who use the event as a platform to share information on topics ranging from health and wellness to food security and environmental sustainability.
PARTNERS
STATS
ATTENDEE BREAKDOWN
Students Sta Members Faculty Members Community Members
Pollinator Day was marked superlative by an amassment of support from local and regional businesses, agencies, and federal and state sectors, coming together to Share on their impact and the value of pollinators for economic prosperity, social justice, and environmental stewardship. In attendance was over 2000 guests featuring students, staff and faculty from UTRGV, local colleges and several ISDs, with program support from various UTRGV departments.
THANK YOU BEE CAMPUS COMMITEE
Dr. Alejandro Fierro-Cabo
Committee Chair
UTRGV Assistant Professor
Lucia Carreon
Committee Member
UTRGV Lecturer III
Sara Black
Committee Member
UTRGV Lecturer I
Abraham Hernandez
Committee Member
Assoc VP Campus Facilities Ops
Martin Cortez
Committee Member
Assoc Dir of Facilities Ops
David Lecusay
Committee Member
Lecturer I
Soraya Delgado
Committee Member
Lecturer I
Dr. Julie Mustard
Committee Co-Chair
UTRGV Associate Professor
Marianella Franklin
Committee Member
Chief Sustainability O cer
Carlos Chavez
Committee Member
Assoc Dir Facilities Supt Svcs
Alex Aguilar
Committee Member
City Forestor - Brownsville
Jeremy San Miguel
Committee Member
Program Manager
Stephanie Trujillo
Committee Member
Program Coordinator
Bill Green
Committee Member
Texas A&M Forest Services
LANDSCAPE GROUNDS CREW
Nick Kennedy, UTRGV
Grounds Maintenance Manager
Antonio Uribe
Groundskeeper II
Henry Pineda Groundskeeper III Pest Control
Charles Doran Groundskeeper I
Jesse Martinez Groundskeeper I
Rueben Zuniga Supt of Grounds Maintenance
Campus Facilities Operations
Rodney Dorsett Groundskeeper II
Rafael Ruiz Groundskeeper II
Jacob Busse Groundskeeper II
Anthony Lozano Groundskeeper I
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