MARION — The biologist E. O. Wilson said insects are “the little things that run the world.”

“It’s true: protecting insect life protects all life,” material from the Marion Natural History Museum said. “Insects fulfill vital roles for keeping our planet functioning, such as pollinating our flowers, serving as food sources for birds, decomposing wastes, and cycling nutrients.”

The Marion Natural History Museum will hold a workshop titled “Nature Support” with Blake Dinius, Plymouth County entomologist, to “review science-based information to provide actionable tools” for protecting insects.

“By growing native plants, we can protect insects,” Marion Natural History Museum material said. “Plants provide the foundation for insect life. This extends beyond pollination services. Virtually all terrestrial and freshwater aquatic plants are fed on by insects.”

The workshop is Wednesday, Aug. 14 from 10 to 11 a.m. RSVP at marionmuseum.org.

“Want to support nature?” the Marion Natural History Museum said. “With the right knowledge and tools, we can build a healthier planet.”