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Brooklyn group outlines Bee City steps, plans gardens and school outreach
Summary
William Green briefed the Agricultural Commission on what the Bee City designation would require — an integrated pest management plan, demonstration native-plant gardens, annual pollinator events, and a draft resolution to send to the Board of Selectmen. The Bee City Committee meets Aug. 13 at 6:30 p.m.
William Green of the Brooklyn Conservation Commission presented the Bee City initiative to the Brooklyn Agricultural Commission on July 28, laying out specific commitments the town would need to adopt. He listed an integrated pest management plan, demonstration gardens featuring native plants, an annual pollinator-focused education program, and placing a sign designating Brooklyn as a Bee City as part of the requirements.
Green said the Bee City Committee is compiling a list of native plants adapted to the area that will be posted on the town website and that the group is drafting a resolution to present to the Board of Selectmen for formal adoption. The committee has met three times and is planning a demonstration garden around the Michael Dragon sign at Prince Hill and discussing a wildflower meadow at Riverside. The Bee City Committee’s next meeting is scheduled for Aug. 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the Community Center.
Commission members discussed outreach opportunities, including sharing display space at the Brooklyn Fair and distributing pamphlets, coloring books and posters. Stan Karro suggested the committee contact regional groups and local businesses, naming Last Green Valley, Hart’s and NECCOG as potential partners; Chair Anne Ennis said the commission could also involve schools in future activities.
