Pollinator Pathway
Center City West Philadelphia
Courtesy of the PHLCVB
Center City West encompasses the heart of Philadelphia’s business district as well as densely populated residential neighborhoods. Our pathway is a green patchwork of native plants that support and nourish birds, bees, butterflies and insects by providing nectar and pollen. Pollinators are in decline because of fragmented habitat and the use of nonnative plantings. Including native plantings on roof decks, in flower boxes, public parks and street trees are vital to pollinator survival.
Plant native. Together we can all make a difference.
Reach out to ccwpollinator@gmail.com for more information
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Participate
Add native pollinator plants, shrubs or trees to your property, whether yard, garden, patio or balcony. Help to eliminate widespread application of pesticides and fertilizers. Spread the word by educating friends and neighbors.
Volunteer
Help spread awareness at farmers markets and public events, create, water and maintain pollinator gardens and help manage invasive species in public parks.
Have a skill you can share with the Pollinator Pathway?
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Photo Credit: Loretta Dunn
Photo Credit: Loretta Dunn
Photo Credit: Loretta Dunn
Schuylkill River Park
300 S. 25th St., Philadelphia, PA 19103
The Schuylkill River Park is the largest green space in Center City West and serves a wide variety of active and passive recreational needs. The park includes basketball courts, a playground, recreation center, community garden, tennis courts and outdoor pool. It also is a newly certified Level 1 Arboretum with over 50 different species of trees. The latest green addition is a large native perennial garden that hosted an enthusiastic array of pollinators in 2024, its first season. Mountain mint, asters, goldenrod and coneflowers were special favorites.
Photo Credit: Karen Wolffe
Photo Credit: Karen Wolffe
Photo Credit: Karen Wolffe
Rittenhouse Square
1800 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19103
Rittenhouse Square, the fourth oldest park in the U.S., was planned in 1682 by William Penn and has served continuously as an urban retreat and third space since that time. Its shady green lawns and many benches are popular lunch-time destinations for residents and workers in Center City Philadelphia. Last summer, the Square committed space for beds of colorful native plants designed to attract and support pollinators. Favorites include Rudbeckia, Asclepia, and Echinacea.
Native Plant Resources
Bartram’s Garden - https://www.bartramsgarden.org/
Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education - https://schuylkillcenter.org/
LandHealth Institute - https://www.landhealthinstitute.org/overview
Germantown Kitchen Garden - https://www.germantownkitchengarden.com/plant-nursery