Have you seen these bees?
Abuzz in ANA
A few ANA neighbours started a local project called Abuzz in ANA in late 2022. We invited ANA residents to simply grow bee-friendly plants native to our area in their gardens. We offered education and a garden kit to help people make a difference for their children and community, in the midst of climate change and a pandemic. We wanted our habitat to become more hospitable, support pollinators, decrease water run-off, and add more diverse plants and wildlife right here.
In each of 2023 and 2024, twenty-five neighbours purchased and planted a dozen pollinator plants in their gardens, initially as a pilot boulevard project done in partnership with Reep Green Solutions. Each garden kit had 4 species that flowered in different seasons, with varied shapes, textures and colours. In total, six species were provided over the two years.
Look for the Abuzz in ANA sign and these plants as you walk around the neighbourhood!
After 2 years, the original Abuzz in ANA Committee finished their work. We thank all of the garden sponsors for their gardens and interest! We are proud of the collective impact that we have made on our neighbourhood and the fun we have had. And we offer further thanks to the Auditorium Neighbourhood Association and Reep Green Solutions for their partnership!
While this neighbourhood project has ended, we encourage ANA neighbours to still grow native and pollinator friendly plants. Check out Reep Green Solutions for more information.
Auditorium Neighbourhood Association 