The official plaque in recognition of Tiny’s designation as a Bee City with Bee City Canada has been unveiled.
Mayor George Cornell, members of Council, Severn Sound Environmental Association and the community gathered for the special unveiling at the Bernie LeClair Park yesterday.
The goal of the designation is to promote healthy, sustainable habitats and communities for pollinators.
Over the past five years, the Township of Tiny has been pivotal in developing initiatives that protect pollinators. The Township of Tiny introduced a Pollinator Program in 2016 after receiving an Ontario150 Partnership Program grant. Public awareness and education were implemented, as well as the establishment of a Volunteer Program and educational signage. Eight pollinator meadows in six different public parks were created for a total of 2018 m² of new pollinator habitat. Tiny continues public outreach through a dedicated website Pollinator page, annual day camp programming and education through social media during Earth Week.
“Pollinators are an important part of a sustainable and resilient community,” stated Mayor George Cornell. “This designation enables Tiny to be involved in the preservation and future survival of bees and the environment they live in.”
Mayor George Cornell, members of Council, and @SSEA_SSRAP to unveil the official plaque in recognition of Tiny’s designation as a #BeeCity with Bee City Canada.
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— Township of Tiny (@tinytownship) April 21, 2022