Pollinator Garden project kicks off

Jason Beck, 436th CES environmental element physical scientist, installs weed barrier fabric across a designated area at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, April 23, 2026. This step supports long-term garden success by reducing competition and creating a stable foundation for pollinator-friendly plants. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keira Rossman)

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Pollinator Garden project kicks off

Ground stakes and weed barrier fabric are set aside for use during pollinator garden preparation at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, April 23, 2026. These materials are used to secure the barrier in place and maintain coverage across the area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keira Rossman)

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Tami Calhoun, left, 436th CES environmental element scientist, and Jason Beck, right, 436th CES environmental element physical scientist, secure weed barrier fabric over a prepared area at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, April 23, 2026. The added layer reinforces efforts to eliminate competing vegetation ahead of future planting. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keira Rossman)

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Jason Beck, right, 436th CES environmental element physical scientist, and Tami Calhoun, left, 436th CES environmental element scientist, lay cardboard across a designated plot for a pollinator garden at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, April 23, 2026. Preparing the ground in advance helps ensure native plants can establish and thrive once introduced. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keira Rossman)

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Jason Beck, right, 436th CES environmental element physical scientist, and Tami Calhoun, left, 436th CES environmental element scientist, position cardboard panels during pollinator garden preparation at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, April 23, 2026. Laying the cardboard creates a barrier that blocks sunlight and limits unwanted plant growth before planting begins. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keira Rossman)

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Jason Beck, left, 436th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) environmental element physical scientist, and Tami Calhoun, right, 436 CES environmental element scientist, transport cardboard across a designated area during pollinator garden preparation at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, April 23, 2026. The cardboard will be used to suppress existing vegetation and create a foundation for future pollinator-friendly plant growth. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keira Rossman)

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Pollinator Garden project kicks off

Published April 27, 2026
By Senior Airman Keira Rossman
436 Airlift Wing Public Affairs

DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, DEL. -- Jason Beck, 436th CES environmental element physical scientist, installs weed barrier fabric across a designated area at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, April 23, 2026. This step supports long-term garden success by reducing competition and creating a stable foundation for pollinator-friendly plants. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keira Rossman)

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Pollinator Garden project kicks off

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Pollinator Garden project kicks off

Pollinator Garden project kicks off