A bee disappeared from this New York City park. Then it came back. Not by accident—but because native blueberry shrubs were planted. The Southeastern Blueberry Bee (Habropoda laboriosa, above) depends on these plants to survive. When we plant intentionally, biodiversity follows.
Join the Pollinator Pathway June 16th to learn from bee biologist Sarah Kornbluth how she has helped land managers restore bee communities at The Battery, a living park at the southernmost tip of Manhattan. Sarah will explore bee community dynamics in cities and suburbs, their co-evolution with native plants, and how we can best provide the habitat they need. Sean Kiely, Park Manager at The Battery, will introduce Sarah and talk about the park’s plantings for pollinators, its shift over time toward planting more native species, and its surprise to learn how many wild bee species make their homes in this one corner of New York City.