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Did you know that Pollination Guelph is the leading group in Ontario and Canada working towards the protection of pollinators and their habitat? Based in the City of Guelph, they are a group that is active locally, while inspiring other groups internationally. Read on and explore our web-site to learn more, and to see what you can do to help.
What is Pollination Guelph?
Pollination Guelph is a group of individuals dedicated to the conservation and development of pollinator habitat for current and future generations. We promote awareness and understanding of the role of pollinators in achieving local and global environmental sustainability goals and showcase world class pollinator projects that are a model for citizens and communities throughout Canada and internationally. We are a federally incorporated non-profit organization working towards obtaining a charitable status.
Our initial project is a proposed 45ha (112 acre) Pollination Park at the decommissioned Eastview Landfill Site. The Pollination Park will be one of the first and largest pollinator initiatives to occur in Ontario, Canada, and internationally. It will also be an opportunity to highlight the City of Guelph's commitment to being a leader in environmental issues. We also plan to work in other areas where we can get our many volunteers out and busy planting! These areas will be examples of what small-scale pollinator-friendly gardening can look like (e.g. like your front yard). One area will be at the Guelph Centre for Organic Gardening (at the Guelph Arboretum), and others may be at several well houses throughout the City.
How is Pollination Guelph Organized?
Pollination Guelph is currently run by a volunteer board of directors representing educational, research, governmental, environmental and business interests. We are not a member-based organization, but do rely heavily on private donors and on volunteers, particularly for on-site work at the park and other hands-on activities.
Want to Know More?
Check out the links in the box on the right to see information on our upcoming events & meetings, the articles and media coverage we've been featured in, our vision, mission, goals and objectives, our board members and their biographies, our newsletters and reports, a list of resources available on the web, and more. To contact us, please send an e-mail to pollinationguelph@gmail.com.
Pollinators are the animals that pollinate over 90% of all flowering plants, and primarily include bees, flies, butterflies, moths, and other insects, although birds, bats, and other animals can also be pollinators. Together they are an indispensable natural resource, and their daily work is essential for over a billion dollars of apples, pears, cucumbers, melons, berries, and many other kinds of Canadian farm produce. One out of every three bites of food you eat is a direct result of pollination, so thank a pollinator whenever you eat!