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City outlines Ward 2 pollinator-planting pilot and public-art poles; 40 trees planned for fall

5472932 · June 2, 2025
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City staff described a pilot pollinator-beautification project in Ward 2 that includes roadside prairie overseeding, planting about 40 native trees in the fall, and six decorative public-art poles to draw attention and provide interpretive signage; the artist plans classroom engagement with Parkade Elementary.

City staff presented an update on June 2 about a Ward 2 pollinator-beautification pilot that combines native-plant stewardship, new street trees and a small public-art element intended to increase visibility and community engagement.

Eric Hemphill of the Office of Sustainability described the site and stewardship actions: "This project and report was asked for, from, Ms. Meyer. And so we focused on a pollinator area in Ward 2, and, that is along the, roadside area of North Providence. So this is all in a roadside planted area. It's about a it's a…

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