Public commenter urges Flagstaff residents to plant native species to support pollinators

A resident at a Flagstaff City meeting urged neighbors to plant native species, saying the plants draw pollinators and require little water.

The resident described personal experience turning a backyard into a native garden and encouraged others to try even a small portion of their yard. “I love native plants and I love to plant them in my yard and then see them out in the forest,” the resident said. “Plant the plants, watch the birds and the hummingbirds come, and see how, how little water you really have to use to grow them.”

The comment highlighted flowers such as rabbitbrush, yarrow and cinquefoil and noted the presence of bees. No formal city action or vote was recorded in the transcript segment provided. The record does not specify whether the remarks occurred during the public comment period or another agenda item.