We are helping to create corridors of safe habitats for birds, bees, butterflies and other pollinators across our city, connecting to other towns. Our goal is to make Stamford's private, commercial and public spaces pesticide free and safe for pollinators.

Many pollinators travel limited distances. Because of rapid urbanization, endless paved surfaces and non-pollinator friendly turf lawns, pollinators are facing dangerous "food deserts" and population decline.

You can help expand the pollinator pathway by adding native plants, trees and shrubs to your yard, garden, patio or balcony. These native plants have co-evolved with native pollinators. Another way to support pollinators is by eliminating widespread application of harmful pesticides and synthetic fertilizers.

If you lack the time to manage a full garden, plant a single native tree. It will provide an entire mini-ecosystem for wildlife. A single native oak tree is host plant to over 500 species of butterfly and moth caterpillars. Learn about the benefits of trees on our Pollinator Pathway Stamford YouTube channel.