University of Illinois
Champaign-
The construction of a new Bee Research Facility for Dr. Gene Robinson allowed the
Department of Entomology to reconfigure the former Bee Research Facility on South
Farms as a science center devoted to pollinators and pollination. Our motivation
has been the fact that the level of knowledge about pollination in the general public
is surprisingly low, despite its importance as an ecosystem service maintaining the
vast diversity of flowering plants. The UI Pollinatarium is dedicated to all creatures
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Our hope is that the Pollinatarium will be both a campus resource for research and
teaching and a major regional attraction for the community and its visitors. Its
location in the midst of the Arboretum brings together flowers and pollinators physically
and conceptually, for optimal impact and appeal. Multiple exhibits acquaint visitors
with a broad range of disciplines involved in the study of pollination, including
ecology, evolution, plant biology, insect physiology, animal behavior, crop sciences
and conservation. Changing exhibits will relate to world events and ongoing research
on pollknators. Moreover, the Pollinatarium is the physical home of Beespotter (http://beespotter.mste.uiuc.edu/),
a UI web-
Hours: Sat. & Sun. 1-
Weekdays: By Appointment
Admission: Free
Contact: 217-
Email: uibees@life.uiuc.edu