Pollinator Corridors
What are Pollinator Corridors?
Pollinator corridors are intentionally designed strips of plants installed along streets to provide pathways for pollinators. Residents collaborate to plant these areas with a mix of beneficial native and non-native plants, creating a guide for bees and other vital pollinating insects.
Imagine…
You’re driving in an unfamiliar town where Google Maps fails, and and your friend has given you directions only using landmarks:
“Turn right at the library, then left at the market. Alright, keep going…”
A pollinator corridor operates similarly by establishing a visible trail for bees across neighborhoods.
Installing pollinator corridors not only aids bees and myriad insects, but also benefits your plants significantly. Flowers, vegetables, and fruit trees thrive and produce more abundantly where bees and other pollinators are actively pollinating. By strategically situating pollinator gardens in your neighborhood, you create a thriving, colorful, and fruitful community that's beneficial for everyone involved.
Get Involved
As part of the Portland Placemaking Project, Meadowsweet Gardens is helping communities create pollinator corridors in their neighborhoods. Excited about creating pollinator corridors in Portland? Email glyness@meadowsweetpdx.com to learn more.
