“Pollination Investigation” exhibit at USC Upstate Library
On Display from August through December 2023
Library Open-air Terrace
The USC Upstate Library is pleased to present “Pollination Investigation,” a poster exhibit that explores the who, what, when, where, why, and how of pollination by interpreting the unique relationship between pollinators and flowers.
This poster exhibit will be on display through December 2023 on the library’s open-air terrace near the main entrance. “Pollination Investigation” was created by Smithsonian Gardens in collaboration with the National Museum of Natural History and is distributed by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service.
Nearly 90% of flowering plants rely on approximately 200,000 species of animal pollinators for fertilization. “Pollination Investigation” showcases how pollinators are vital for a strong ecosystem as most plants need their help to fertilize flowers and reproduce. The exhibition features seven “pollinator profiles” for bees, beetles, butterflies, hummingbirds, flies, moths, and wind (along with special references to bats and water). Using a field-journal theme, each profile describes the pollinators’ favorite flowers based on floral characteristics, encouraging exploration into flower shape, color, scent, and more. The posters are designed to educate and inspire people to explore the natural world by looking at flowers and insects.
The exhibit is located outside on the library's open-air terrace. This exhibit is presented in support of the university's Preface First-Year Reading and Writing Program, which in the 2023-24 academic year emphasizes the natural world and environmental sustainability.
