Pollinator Pathway
Bristol
Welcome to the Bristol Pollinator Pathway!
The Bristol Pollinator Pathway is a community-driven initiative aimed at creating a connected network of habitats across the city, supporting not just vital pollinators, but a rich variety of urban wildlife. By linking gardens, parks, roadsides, and urban spaces with native plants, we’re building a living network and a more resilient urban environment that helps reverse pollinator decline and boosts local biodiversity.
Whether you’re a gardener, a resident, a business, or a school, you have the power to shape Bristol’s future. Together, we can grow a city that’s more vibrant, resilient, and alive with nature. Join us in planting the seeds for a healthier tomorrow.
Get involved: To learn more or join the effort, email us at bristolpathway@gmail.com
Palmieri Pollinator Garden
The Palmieri Pollinator Garden was designed to inspire homeowners to plant native perennials, trees, shrubs, and grasses that support the local ecosystem. Designed in 2019 by world-renowned landscape architect John Gwynne, the garden was developed around the existing apple trees, and features a perennial border, a wildlife pond, and an arch of “New Dawn” roses in honor of Dr. Palmieri.
Our Birdfeeder Garden, can also be found on the property. It features perennials and tall grasses that birds use to build nests and provides seed for small mammals and migrating bird species. This garden displays plants like Asters, Agastache sp, broadleaf mountain mint, and seaside goldenrod.
The gardens are tended by URI Master Gardeners and Audubon staff and volunteers. Visitors are encouraged to go searching for bugs throughout the garden. Learn and explore in the gardens while respecting the flora and fauna that call the space home!
Learn more: https://asri.org/garden/palmieri-pollinator-garden.html
Photo Credit: Richard Staples
Mrs. Perry's Garden
Rogers Free Library
Bristol Post Office
The Bristol Garden Club
The Bristol Garden Club maintains the gardens at Mrs. Perry’s Garden, Rogers Free Library and The Bristol Post Office.
Mrs. Perry was the Founding Member of the Bristol Garden Club in 1928. The existing gardens were developed on what was part of the Bosworth/Perry home, built in 1680 it is the first home in Bristol, Rhode Island.
The gardens were planned to mimic the gardens Mrs. Perry had planted in the early 1900’s. A major renovation of the property was done in the 1960’s. A collaboration between the Town of Bristol and Bristol Garden Club created Mrs. Perry’s Gardens within Thomas Park at Silver Creek.
The gardens have many native species of perennials and specimen trees. The plants were chosen for their hardiness, colors, and ease of maintenance. Over a two-year period (2007-2008) the gardens were updated, and many more plants added to create a multi-season color display. The plants were also chosen for their Xeric properties (no supplemental watering is needed once established).
In 2017 more updates were made at the Gardens and a Rainkeep was added. The Rainkeep was designed and built by sculptor, Allison Newsome. The rainwater collected is used to maintain any new plants and trees. The Rainkeep is an interesting focal point of the gardens and park with an environmental purpose.
Learn more about the Bristol Gardens Club: https://www.bristolrigc.org/pollinatorproject
