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Grow native!

Welcome to Pollinate The Blue Mountains

Who we are …
Pollinate TBM is a grassroots community-based initiative.

What We do…. Create pollinator-friendly habitats in our community and teach residents about the environmental benefits & need for pollinator-friendly sustainable gardens. 

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Our Native Plant List

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How to Attract Butterflies to Your Back Yard

Butterfly food advice!

Bee Thankful!

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Our Pollinators

Native to Ontario

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The vital role of bees

Pollinator facts

Reversing pollinator decline

Scientists documented that over 45 % of insects are threatened with extinction, but they also say we can all play a role in their survival by creating habitat in our yards & neighbourhood.

There is hope.

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Research proves why pollinators are important

Pollinators ensure reproduction for more than 90 % of the world’s flowering plants.

Invertebrate species have declined 45 % over the past four decades.

Pollinators need our help.

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Food Production depends on insect pollination

Without the right habitat, the pollinator population will continue to decline with a drastic impact on local food production. One-third of the food we eat depend on insect pollination.

Our farmers need pollinators.

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Our Local Gardens

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Since inception, we have helped establish and register a total of 34 pollinator gardens, of which 13 are canoe gardens, 10 public gardens and 11 private gardens. Also, with our assistance, TBM has Butterflyway status with the David Suzuki Foundation (DSF), one of only 119 in Canada.

Please contact us if you wish to have your garden certified as part of The Butterflyway Project under The David Suzuki Foundation.

The success of our projects is only possible with the hard work of our local community!

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  • A pollinator garden sign surrounded by yellow flowers and greenery, with a wooden fence and a background of trees and a building.

    Arthur Street Garden

  • Yellow canoe planter with butterfly and handprint designs, part of The Butterflyway Project, filled with plants in a garden setting.

    BVCS Canoe & Garden

  • Two people standing near plants in a garden with a sign titled 'The Butterflyway Project.' The sign explains the project aims to promote biodiversity by planting native wildflowers to support bees and butterflies.

    BVCC Canoe & Garden

  • Old canoe repurposed as a planter with plants; labeled 'The Butterflyway Project'.

    High Bluff Lane and 10th line

  • Sign reading 'Council Beach' surrounded by a landscaped area with flowers and greenery, set amidst a forested background.

    Council Beach Garden

  • A group of people posing outdoors in a residential area next to a canoe filled with flowers and plants. A sign for The Butterflyway Project is visible. The group appears to be enjoying a gathering with multiple people holding drinks. The background includes houses, trees, and a parked car.

    Napier Canoe & Garden

  • A canoe repurposed as a garden planter, filled with various herbs and plants, placed on a grassy area with a fence and buildings in the background.

    Beaver Valley Garden

  • A lush garden with various plants and flowers, including yellow blooms and green shrubs, surrounding a sign with informational text.

    Nipissing Ridge Park

Our Completed Gardens & Canoes

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THORNBURY 22

CLARKSBURG 1

BLUE MOUNTAIN RESORT 2

REDWING 1

MEAFORD 7

CRAIGLEITH 1

TOTAL 34

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