Town of Bethany
Pollinator Pathway
Welcome to the Bethany Pollinator Pathway Page at the Clark Memorial Library!
We aim to sustain and create native plantings in Bethany for pollinating bees and butterflies that are currently under threat, joining with nearby towns to support these essential insects.
Beginning in Fall 2020 we have three goals, listed below. Email us at bethanypollinators@gmail.com if you would like to join our group!
Education
Learn about:
- the importance of pollinating
insects and native plants, - how to identify essential plants, and about
- resources for information for buying plants and seeds.
Pollinator Pathway Committee Book Recommendations
Presentation by Eric Larson April 28, 2021
“Gardening Made Easier, Gardening for Nature”
Surveys
Identify:
- what plants are already growing in our many open spaces in Bethany, and
- whether these form the beginnings of “pathways” through our town.
Planting
Encourage:
- planting and seeding native plants for pollinators, especially to fill in “holes” in our pathways
- and welcome the efforts of all Bethany citizens to plant in their own yards.
- Browse the important pollinator “weeds” for autumn bees and butterflies here.
- Drought Tolerant Native Plants
- Wildflowers of Bethany illustrated by Betsy Seaton
- Nix the Knotweed
Additional Resources
The Northeast Pollinator Pathway is a great site for information and resources.