Pollinator Pathway
The Caldwells
Welcome to our page! Our three townships, Caldwell, West Caldwell, and North Caldwell, are frequently referred to as one (even on interstate signs!) but we share more than a common name. We share a commitment to providing safe passage for pollinators through our three boroughs, and educating the community about the importance of native plants and pollinator-friendly gardening.
The jewel in our crown is the Caldwell Pollinator Garden, at 26 Personette Street, which was established in 2015 by the Caldwell Environmental Commission, funded with grants and donations. Local businesses and volunteers came together to create a center meadow, surrounded by perennial beds planted to attract specific pollinators. It continues to be maintained by Essex County Master Gardeners and other loyal volunteers, although the meadow only requires a yearly mowing.
Additional public and private pollinator gardens are scattered throughout The Caldwells, allowing pollinators a safe, pesticide-free path through our boroughs.
For more information email caldwellspollinatorpathway@gmail.com
Resources
Local Publicity:
Caldwell Public Library recent article in The Progress:
Women’s Club of Caldwell
Triangle Garden and Children’s Garden at Jefferson School website page
https://womensclubofcaldwell.org/our-gardens/
Caldwell Pollinator Garden in The Progress:
Northeast Earth Coalition: https://neearth.org/
Native Plant Society of NJ: https://npsnj.org/
Where to Buy Native Plants:
The Native Plant Society of New Jersey offers local plant sales in Essex County in the spring and fall. Check their website for dates. They also provide a comprehensive list of nurseries on their website: https://npsnj.org/native-plants/where-to-buy-natives/
