Welcome

 

Hi Neighbours! We have an exciting new project we would like to start in the north Devon neighbourhood (bordering park) called the Pollinator Garden Project.

 

 

With Climate Change and Global Warming, insecticide use, and loss of habitat and native species, we are quickly losing our pollinators. This is part of global biodiversity loss. Without pollinators, our biodiversity and agricultural economy will be severely affected. When was the last time you saw a bumblebee? They are now on the endangered list and bee populations are declining dramatically.

 

The border of Devon Street has parkland, and many homes have open back yards that lend themselves to the project and beautify this area. Imagine a series of pollinator gardens extending along the park that you can experience on your morning walk. Not just the flowers, but the biodiversity of plants, birds and animals this project will lend itself to.

 

A pollinator garden is something you can design yourself but it should have the following elements:

We can help you with the design, provide free or much reduced-cost seeds and plants and expertise for right type of layouts, plants and bushes. We may even be able to help with gardening part! It does not have to be manicured. Try wild! The garden must be on your property and this will entail some personal expense.

 

Example of native flowers for your garden may include:

 

It is entirely voluntary but you will be helping the environment and beautification of our park area if you are able to participate.

 

For more information, or to talk about your garden you may contact Doug Thompson.

340 Devon St ON email douglas.john186681@gmail.com ph # 519 949 1634

 

Native plants are available for purchase at various garden centres and nurseries in/around Stratford. Check out this document for a list of places where you can purchase native plants. Click HERE

 

Stratford Master Gardeners: https://stratfordmastergardeners.ca/

 

David Suzuki "What native plants attract pollinators in Ontario?"   https://davidsuzuki.org/living-green/what-native-plants-attract-pollinators-in-ontario/

David Suzuki "How to attract pollinators"  https://davidsuzuki.org/living-green/how-to-attract-pollinators/

 

Releaf Stratford: https://releafstratford.ca/  

 

 

 

Looking for an opportunity to volunteer at a community garden? The Local Community Food Centre and the Stratford and Area Master Gardeners have partnered to plant 3,500 square feet of habitat for local pollinator species at the Dufferin Park. Read the Beacon Herald News Article March 2023.

 

Anyone interested in volunteering to either help grow seedlings in the local’s greenhouse or dig and plant the gardens in the spring can contact Lucas at lucas@thelocalcfc.org for more information.