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Darke County Parks
Promoting Pollinators with DCP
If you’re curious about how you can help pollinator populations this spring, let Darke County Parks give you hand!
Mason Bee Program
On February 6th at 6pm, join a naturalist at the Bish Discovery Center
for “In the Garden: Mason Bee Homes”. Mason bees are very productive
pollinators and of the bees of Ohio, they’re the easiest to maintain.
Come and learn how to increase mason bee populations by raising them in
your backyard or garden. Plus, we’ll assist you in building your very
own bee house to take home! Registration is required and can be done so
by visiting our website at www.darkecountyparks.org Fee: $10
Native Plant Sale
Native pollinators thrive with access to native plants. In fact,
they’re four times more likely to be attracted to a native plant vs
other blooms. Help boost pollinator species by stocking your garden
area or backyard with native plants available through the Darke County
Park’s Native Plant Sale! Several varieties of milkweed will be
available, along with Prairie Blazing star, Wild Geranium, New England
Aster, Royal Catchfly and more. Pre-sale forms and payment must be
turned in by February 21. Plants are available for pre-sale only (a few
select plants may be available during the sale).
Plant pick up will take place May 9th, 10am-4pm at the Bish Discovery Center.
Visit darkecountyparks.org or stop by either of the two centers to
submit and order. Questions? Please call Darke County Parks
at 937-548-0165
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