COMMUNITY NEWS
Pollinator Garden Project This spring the NLC will be releasing pollinator garden kits to promote the installation of gardens that support some of our most critical six legged friends. These do-it-yourself guides will include all of the information you need to create a valuable and beautiful patch of pollinator habitat in one of three sizes, the smallest being an easy 10’ x 10’ plot. Many pollinator populations are in decline due to a significant loss in feeding and nesting habitats. Widespread use of chemicals, development and climate change all contribute to this loss. While habitat fragmentation and chemical use can be problematic in suburban and urban environments, home gardeners are uniquely positioned to create habitat and adopt pollinator friendly practices in their own yards. While our island partners, NCF and LLNF are actively monitoring pollinator populations on island, we hope Nantucket residents and business owners will join us in building a network of this critical habitat across the island and spend some time with family and friends creating new beautiful chemical-free spaces to enjoy in our own backyards! Stay tuned for the release of our pollinator garden kits this spring!
REDUCE YOUR MOWING & DO MORE GROWING!
Spring Tip for Landscapers & Gardeners
Do you love Nantucket’s beautiful natural landscapes and waters? Do you want to contribute to the long-term health of these valuable places? Consider reducing the size of your lawn! Turf grasses, many of which are native to Europe, require fertilizer, and water and chemicals are often used to keep them green and weed or pest free. In addition to the resources they take to maintain, they provide little to no habitat for wildlife. Replant an area of lawn, big or small, with native vegetation…or better yet, replace it with a low maintenance pollinator garden…it will cost you less and do so much more for the health of our island environment.
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