How to Make a Pollinator Garden Como Hacer un Jardín Polinizador

How To Make a Pollinator Garden, a bi-lingual picture book in English and Spanish, teaches young readers with step-by-step scientific instruction why pollinators are important and what kids can do to help them thrive. The engaging story is paired with relatable, diverse characters throughout the artwork.

An interdisciplinary project funded in part by the Texas Woman's University Creative Arts and Humanities Grant, the book is written by Dr. Camila Maier, TWU Biology faculty with scholarly expertise in plant-pollinator relationships and Chair of The Bettye Myers Butterfly Gardens. The illustrations and design were created by TWU graphic design majors Chelsea Flores and Kathryn Kelly, respectively. Dr. Maria Serrano, TWU Biology faculty, provided the Spanish translation.

Doctor Camelia Maier has a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology from the University of North Texas. She is the Chair of The Bettye Myers Butterfly Gardens and the Director and Curator of the TWU Herbarium. Her research focus is the health benefits of plant secondary compounds, teaches plant biology and ecology, and is very active in outreach activities on sustainability education.