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What are the Five B's?
Pollination occurs when wind or pollinators (our Five B’s and many more) move pollen from one flower to another. When pollination is successful, it allows plants to reproduce which supports ecosystems and the organisms that depend on the plants for food and shelter. Communities also depend on pollination to grow crops. Pollinators are responsible for one out of every three bites of food we eat! The problem is, wild pollinators are under stress and in many cases their populations are on a decline. Disease, pests, climate change, pesticides and reduced habitats have resulted in the decline of our Five B’s and other pollinators.
Among other initiatives, planting pollinator gardens with host plants that support pollinators will begin to regrow habitat and support population growth of these species in the City of Vaughan. Scroll down to find more information on how you can create a pollinator garden at home.
Use these fun activities to help teach your kids about pollination and why it is important:
In September 2019, the City partnered with Neighbours Sharing Native and Pollinator Plants and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority to plant two new pollinator gardens in Woodbridge. This project was part of the Greenbelt Urban River Valley Connector Program. The gardens are located in Veteran's Park off Woodbridge Avenue and Doctors McLean District Park.
9) Adopt pesticide practices that are not harmful to pollinators.
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Create a bee garden
If you are interested in creating specific habitat for bees, follow these general guidelines:
Policy Planning and Environmental Sustainability
Phone: 905-832-2281
Email: environment@vaughan.ca
Location:Vaughan City Hall, Level 2002141 Major Mackenzie DriveVaughan, ON, L6A 1T1