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Pollinator Pathway Canton Welcome to the Canton Pollinator Pathway! Everyone is invited to join the Pollinator Pathway. To join please make a commitment to: Pesticide-Free Gardening, Add a Mix of plants native to our ecological region, remove invasive plants, find spaces to leave the leaves in support of pollinators, and register on the Pollinator Pathway map . Workman Elementary 250 N Denton Rd, Canton Township, MI 48187 Workman Elementary- With strong support from the PTO and the administration, Creating Habitats for Pollinators (CHP) has planted and maintained 6 areas surrounding the school since 2021. One of the areas was destroyed by vandals, but the other 5 areas have been thriving. Since 2021, several plants and seed mixes have been used. Initially, over 70 milkweed plugs were planted; subsequently, custom native seed mixes have been used over the following years as new areas were added. Typically, the mixes have over 50 varietals. 75% of the seed mix are native perennials/biennials. 25% are annuals. We use annuals as a cover crop while the natives are getting established. Planted and maintained by Creating Habitats for Pollinators (CHP), an environmental nonprofit with offices in MI and NH. Learn more: https://creatinghabitats.org Central Park II HOA 2700 Stanton St, Canton Township, MI 48188 A rectangular planting in the middle of two detention ponds in the Central Park II HOA. Also, has an active 20-ft bat house within the planting. Planted by Creating Habitats for Pollinators (CHP) in Spring 2021. Planting: A seed mix of more than 50 species of pollinator-friendly wildflowers. The mix is comprised of 75% native perennials/biennials and 25% annual wildflowers. CHP uses annual wildflowers as a cover crop while the native plants get established. IKEA 41640 Ford Rd, Canton Township, MI 48187 2 areas on the western edge of IKEA's parking lot. Planted in Fall 2025 by Creating Habitats for Pollinators as part of IKEA's sustainability efforts. Diverse pollinator-friendly seed mix of >40 varietals. 75% natives/25% annuals. Use annuals as a cover crop while the natives get established. Heritage Park 1150 Canton Ctr Rd, Canton Township, MI 48188 A half-acre adjacent to Heritage Park, Canton Twp Municipal Building, and the Canton Public Library parking lot. First planted in the Fall 2022, the area has had spot reseeding and maintenance in subsequent years. Canton Softball Center 46555 Michigan Ave, Canton Township, MI 48188 3 distinct locations behind the outfield walls of the softball fields at the Canton Softball Center. Planted by Creating Habitats for Pollinators in the Fall 2025 with the help of the Plymouth/Canton Key Club. Plantings include a diverse pollinator-friendly seed mix of >40 varietals. 75% natives/25% annuals. Use annuals as a cover crop while the natives get established. ITC Powerline Corridor 43375 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton Township, MI 48187 A planting on the property of Fire Station #2. Planted by Creating Habitats for Pollinators (CHP) in Spring 2023 with volunteer help from the Kiwanis Club of Colonial Plymouth. The area was damaged by road construction in 2024 and reseeded in 2025. Zibiwes Nature Area 6155 Ridge Rd, Canton Township, MI 48187 Zibiwes Nature Area - Part of the Canton Twp, MI parks system. Planted and maintained by Creating Habitats for Pollinators (CHP), an environmental nonprofit with offices in MI and NH. Nearly 200 acres of passive parkland. CHP has converted just over 1 acre into a native wildflower pasture. Widely used by the community for hiking, biking, picnics, yoga classes, and prom photo shoots. Custom pollinator seed mix w/ 53 varietals. 75% of the seed mix are native perennials/biennials. 25% are annuals. We use annuals as a cover crop while the natives are getting established. Canton Farmers Market 600 Ridge Rd S, Canton Township, MI 48188 Three distinct pollinator strips within a 4-acre community garden, next to the Canton Farmers Market and underneath the ITC powerline corridor. Planted in Fall 2025 with the help of members of the Plymouth/Canton Key Club. Planting include a diverse pollinator-friendly seed mix of >40 varietals. 75% natives/25% annuals. Use annuals as a cover crop while the natives get established. Learn more: https://creatinghabitats.org/ Village Arts Factory 50755 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton Township, MI 48188 4 areas at the Village Arts Factory were planted by Creating Habitats for Pollinators (CHP) in the front and back of the property. One small area was first planted in Fall 2023; subsequent larger areas have been added each year. The largest area surrounds a retention pond in the rear of the property, adjacent to the parking lot. The overall total is >1.1 acres. Join The Pollinator Pathway

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Pollinator Pathway Sharon The Town of Sharon, CT has joined the Pollinator Pathway, an initiative to create corridors of pesticide-free habitat and safe food sources for pollinating insects, birds, and other wildlife. As an initial step, the Sharon Energy and Environment Commission (SEEC) has linked with Sharon Audubon (home to a pollinator garden) and Sharon Land Trust to create pollinator friendly habitat in the town of Sharon, CT. We are now looking for private residents of the town who will committee to eschewing pesticides, controlling invasive plants which are dangerous to pollinators, and planting and conserving native plants that are favorable to pollinators in an effort to expand the Pollinator Pathway in our area. As more residential and (even commercial) properties join this effort, quality habitat is created, allowing pollinators to proliferate. Please befriend these creatures that make life on earth possible and beautiful by becoming a new member of the Sharon Pollinator Pathway. Town Gardens Meadows in Sharon, CT Habitat for Pollinators at Sharon Audubon Join The Pollinator Pathway New residential members of the Pollinator Pathway are eligible to receive a free consultation from a member of Sharon Energy and Environment Commission on how to encourage pollinators on their properties. To learn more, please contact SEEC at seecct@gmail.com. Partners Sharon Energy & Environment Commission (SEEC), Sharon Audubon, Sharon Land Trust seecct@gmail.com

Pollinator Pathway Kettle Pond Visitor Center, Rhode Island The parcel of Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge where the Kettle Pond Visitor Center is located is referred to as the headquarters unit. Purchased in 2001, this parcel of forested uplands is home to pitch and white pines, black and white oaks, blueberry shrubs, sweet fern, and princess pine. Hiking along the trails offer visitors a chance to witness visual reminders of the great ice sheet, see changes in the seasonal vernal pool, and views of Watchaug Pond. Gardens Kettle Pond Native Plant Garden, 50 Bend Rd Charlestown, RI 02813 Kettle Pond Native Plant Garden is a demonstration garden located at the Kettle Pond Visitor Center located at 50 Bend Road in Charlestown, RI. The University of Rhode Island Master Gardener Program and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service partnered to establish this native demonstration garden. This project showcases an important conservation message with the creation of native plant landscape gardens designed for different environmental conditions: full sun, sun/shade, and full shade. We are using RI native plants to show their diversity and to demonstrate biodiversity in the environment. The garden demonstrates some of the essential principals of designing and growing a native species garden such as: Related populations, not isolated individuals; Stress as an asset; Cover the ground densely by vertically layering plants; Make it attractive and legible; Management not maintenance. The garden’s goal is to be an educational resource to learn the importance of native plants, biodiversity, and the role of pollinators in everyday life. Visitors will learn to identify native plants and their benefits and how they may fit in their own landscapes. They will learn how to manage native plants using Integrated Management strategies. They will also learn how Indigenous People used plants and the folklore surrounding them. To learn more about the Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge please visit our website at: https://www.fws.gov/refuge/ninigret/about-us Partners U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service; URI Master Gardeners For more information please email Janis Nephinsky at janis_nepshinsky@fws.gov

Pollinator Pathway Rocky Hill The Rocky Hill pollinator pathway began in 2022 at our RH Intergenerational Food Pantry garden inspired by Garden Club volunteer Stephanie Heneghan. Stephanie, along with Derek Caelin, Saima Kousar and Ed Chiucarello of Sustainable Rocky Hill are taking the first step in making Rocky Hill pollinator friendly. Town Gardens Intergenerational Food Pantry Garden This garden is run by volunteers and led by town staff in our Human Services dept. This year's effort has been on creating a pollinator section and growing an abundance of food for Rocky Hill residents. Join The Pollinator Pathway If you are interested in volunteering in the Islip Township Pollinator Pathways, please contact us at Islip.Pollinators@gmail.com. Partners Sustainable Rocky Hill, RH Human Services, RH Congregational Church, RH Garden Club, RH Girl Scouts, RH Boy Scouts, RH Parks and Rec, Sunny Farms, Cora J. Belden Library, RH High School For more information please email us at SustainableRockyHIll@gmail.com

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