Background

Pollinators like bees, flies, butterflies, moths, beetles, and hummingbirds are in decline, but they provide essential services like pollination that support our economy and our environment. The Township of East Zorra-Tavistock is making a difference by introducing dedicated space for pollinator habitats! See our current pollinator initiatives below.

Projects

In 2022 we have launched a new roadside restoration project in partnership with the Canadian Wildlife Federation to create critical pollinator habitat for species at risk including Monarch butterflies.

Proper site preparation is essential to ensure the long-term success of the project, which will establish native meadow habitat over the next three years.

A greenspace along Jacob Street West, Tavistock has been selected as the trial site for the restoration project. An area of about 0.2 hectares has been seeded with a custom native seed mix with pollinator plant species and grasses. The seed mix includes a cover crop to give the native seed time to establish in the first year. Once the native meadow establishes it will help support the conservation of numerous pollinator species.

Partnerships

We are proud to partner with the Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF), a national leader in pollinator conservation.  Visit cwf-fcf.org to find out more about pollinators and how you can help pollinators in your own backyard!