Bird and Pollinator Friendly Community

The Ames Pollinator-Friendly Community Plan was developed to empower the community of Ames, Iowa, to do its part in slowing insect pollinator decline in Iowa. Iowa has over 2,500 native pollinator species (nearly 400 bees, 110 reproducing butterflies, and 2,000 species of moths), including the federally endangered rusty-patched bumble bee, found right here in the City of Ames,

Bird Friendly Community

The City of Ames is dedicated to improving native vegetation in our city parks and along waterways to build a connected system of greenways for bird habitat and migration. The City of Ames has 302 documented bird species within City limits and several educational programs to promote the use of native trees, perennials and shrubs to enhance bird habitat and provide food sources for birds.

The City of Ames partners with Iowa Young Birders, Big Bluestem Audubon, Wild Birds Unlimited, Friends of Brookside Park, Iowa DNR, Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation, Iowa Audubon, Iowa Wildlife Center, and The Community Academy to focus on educating and engaging the public about birds, reducing threats to birds, and protecting, restoring, and enhancing the bird habitat.

Help Birds

Bird-Friendly Life - American Bird Conservancy

7 Simple Ways You Can Help Birds

Lights Out Ames!

Billions of birds migrate through Iowa, most making the journey at night, navigating by the stars. Light pollution disorients and exhausts them, often leading to fatal collisions with buildings or windows. Keep Ames Bird Friendly by turning off non-essential lights at night.

Lights Out Program | Audubon

Make Your Home Dark Sky Friendly