A pollinator garden uses plants—often native species—to provide food and habitat for endangered pollinators, which, in turn, help produce one of every three bites of food we eat. Rain gardens slow the flow of stormwater, absorb standing water to help prevent mosquitoes, and filter many of the unhealthy elements found in stormwater runoff. Our garden at the back of Kenawood Park accomplishes all of these goals.
We started this project almost six years ago to address Rotary’s seventh area of focus—protecting the environment—and to get Rotarians outside and working together during the COVID-19 lockdown. Today, our garden contains more than 350 plants representing over 40 native species.
We hope you’ll join us for an (Early) Evening in the Park on Thursday, September 10, from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
If you and your guests plan to attend, please RSVP, if possible, by calling or texting Susan Adams at (859) 539-4969. Your response will help us plan for food and drinks, but don’t worry if your plans change—last-minute attendees are welcome, too!
We’ll have snacks and libations, along with a drawing for some great “doorless prizes.” We’ll also answer your questions about how you can begin adding native plants to your own yard. If we’re lucky, we’ll see some late-season blooms and pollinators on the wing!
“Bee there or Bee square!”
— Judy Worth
