Redding Pollinator Path
Thank you for your interest in the
Redding Pollinator Pathway!
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Or click here to read an article about the Connecticut Pollinator Pathways!
The goals of the Redding Pollinator Pathway are to:
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educate Redding residents on creating a Pollinator Garden and participating in a corridor of pollinator-friendly properties and open spaces in Redding
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reduce the use of chemical pesticides, herbides, and fungicides, which are often deadly to pollinators
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remove invasive plants and replace with native plants, trees, and shrubs in local landscapes to support pollinators
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encourage the planting and growing of a a diverse array of plants with different flower shapes, sizes, and colors, and plant for a succession of blooms from spring through fall
Local butterfly expert Victor DeMasi leads an annual Butterfly Walk & Count in Redding
Many green spaces in Redding are already pollinator-friendly and can be added to!
How to “bee” part of the Pollinator Pathway:
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Create a way station for pollinators!
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plant a window box or a container with pollinator plants
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provide a source of clean water
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plant some of your lawn with native plantings including flowers, shrubs, and trees
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Rethink your lawn!
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leave the clippings on the grass as fertilizer rather than adding chemicals
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consider the use of slow-release organic fertilizers if you do fertilize
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plant native plants — they attract beneficial insects that get rid of pests
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no need for pesticides — this means a healthy lawn for your children and pets too!
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leave some leaves in beds for over-wintering insects, and mow the rest and leave to help fertilize lawn
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Sign up and get involved! Email us to sign up, and “like” our Facebook page @ReddingPollinatorPathway to hear about planting parties, resources about invasive and native plants, and community events!
What is a Pollinator Pathway?
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healthy pesticide-free yards and public spaces for pollinators, pets, and people
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a wildlife corridor providing crucial habitat and nutrition for pollinators
The Redding Pollinator Pathway is a collaboration of
Highstead
Mark Twain Library
New Pond Farm Education Center
Norwalk River Watershed Association
Redding Conservation Commission
Redding Garden Club
The Parade Path
Redding Land Trust
