PEEC NEWS RELEASE

The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) with its partner Bee City Los Alamos is offering the Backyard Pollinator Garden Program.

Registration closes today, June 12. Sign up free at peecnature.org or through the google doc. 40 “kits” of native plants, grown without pesticides or fertilizers, that are carefully chosen for their hardiness in our Jemez Mountain environment and for their benefit to native pollinators are available. Selected applicants will be notified June 30th.

The Backyard Pollinator Garden Project is funded by a generous grant from the Carroll Petrie Foundation. Completion of this application indicates your interest and understanding of the requirements to successfully plant and maintain a pollinator garden.

About Bee City

Bee City Los Alamos is an affiliate of Xerces Bee City USA. The program encourages pollinator education and works to provide the needed tools to support pollinator conservation. Plants are provided free of charge. Recipients are responsible for planting, watering, weeding, and caring for plants once received. Recipients of a pollinator garden kit are also invited to support Bee City Los Alamos’ pollinator conservation efforts by volunteering 3 hours of time. For more information visit peecnature.org, www.volunteerlosalamos.org, or email coordinator@beecitylosalamos.org.

Registration Details

• Registration
• Registration Closes: 11:59 p.m., Friday June 12
• Application Selection: Tuesday June 30
• Kit Pick-up: Los Alamos Nature Center

For more information, visit PEEC’s website at peecnature.org/events. Stay connected on social media for updates on each week’s activities.