Kingsville’s Communities in Bloom Committee encourages everyone to participate in National Pollinator Week, an international celebration of pollinators happening June 17 to 23, 2024.

Pollinators are birds, bats, bees, butterflies, beetles and other small mammals that pollinate plants and are responsible for bringing us one out of every three bites of food. They also sustain our ecosystems and produce natural resources by helping plants reproduce.

The theme for 2024 National Pollinator Week is Vision 2040: Thriving ecosystems, economies, and agriculture.

“This year’s event encourages us to envision a future where pollinators not only survive but thrive,” said Communities in Bloom Committee Chair, Carol Dunn. “We hope everyone will learn what they can do to protect our pollinators by visiting our pollinator gardens and by attending some of our Pollinator Week activities.”

Pollinator Gardens

• Lakeside Park, 315 Queen Street, in front of the pavilion
• Kingsville Community Centre, 1860 Division Road North, behind the centre in the southeast corner
• Jack Miner Migratory Bird Sanctuary Pollinator Learning Garden, 332 Road 3 West, located in the northeast corner of the Ty Cobb Field
• Jack Miner Migratory Bird Sanctuary Roadside Native Garden Bed, 252 Road 3 West, located between the Kennedy Woods parking lot and the north trailhead of the Ladder Trail
• Greenhill Cemetery, Greenhill Lane, newly planted in May
• Ruthven Library, 1695 Elgin Street, off the parking lot

Pollinator Week Activities

• Monday, June 17 to Sunday, June 23 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm: Visit Jack Miner Migratory Bird Sanctuary’s Learning Centre for a pollinator-related activity.
• Tuesday, June 18 from 9:00 am to 10:00 am: Make a pollinator planter at Kingsville Community Centre. Bring a pot with soil ready to go. Pre-register by emailing kim@kingsvillecentre.com.
• Wednesday, June 19 from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm: Take a walk at Jack Miner Migratory Bird Sanctuary’s Kennedy Woods and visit the pollinator garden. Find Town of Kingsville staff to enter a raffle for a chance to win a $200 local gift card prize.
• Thursday, June 20 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm: Join Communities in Bloom at the Kingsville Community Center for a Native Plant Giveaway.
• Sunday, June 23 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm: Join Natural Pathways Forest and Nature School at 1431 Gore Road for several outdoor activities including visiting a mini hive. They will be making plantable clay art and giving guided hikes.

Find these activities and others on Kingsville’s Community Calendar.

Communities in Bloom

The Kingsville Communities in Bloom committee is committed to enhancing the beauty, sustainability, and vibrancy of our neighbourhoods. By fostering partnerships, sharing knowledge, and inspiring action, they aim to create flourishing spaces that promote environmental stewardship, civic pride, and beautification. Read more about Kingsville’s Communities in Bloom Committee.

Pollinator Week

Pollinator Week is an annual celebration in support of pollinator health that was initiated and is managed by Pollinator Partnership. It is a time to raise awareness for pollinators and spread the word about what we can do to protect them. Read more about Pollinator Week.