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# Pollinator Pathway NW

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- [Home](https://pollinatorpathwaynw.org/) - Pollinator Pathway NW Promoting Pollinator Health and Habitat in the Pacific Northwest What is a Pollinator Pathway? A pollinator pathway is a corridor of native, pesticide-free plantings that provide habitat and food sources for bees, butterflies, hummingbirds and other pollinators. Pollinator pathway projects strive to create a network of gardens across communities where pollinators can
- [Native Plant Guide](https://pollinatorpathwaynw.org/native-plant-guide/) - Native Plant Guide A Guide to Choosing and Nurturing Native Plants Selecting native plants and knowing how to care for them are important steps in creating a pollinator friendly habitat. It takes time and research to determine what to plant where. But Pollinator Pathway NW has done a lot of the work for you. Here
- [Create A Pollinator Garden](https://pollinatorpathwaynw.org/gardens/) - Create a Pollinator Garden One of the keys to pollinator health is creating gardens with an abundance and diversity of plants for foraging and nesting. Follow these guidelines to create a pollinator friendly environment in your yard and become part of the pollinator pathway. Think holistically Planting a pollinator garden goes beyond just putting in
- [Pollinators](https://pollinatorpathwaynw.org/pollinators/) - Who are the Pollinators? A pollinator is an animal that carries pollen from the male part of the flower (stamen) to the female part of the same or another flower (stigma). Pollination must occur for plants to become fertilized and produce fruits, seeds and young plants. Pollinators include hummingbirds, bees, butterflies, spiders, beetles, wasps, moths,
- [Events](https://pollinatorpathwaynw.org/events/) - Upcoming Events July 13-19, 2026 PNW Climate Week events happening in 7 PNW cities Details July 22, 2026 21 Acres Farm Market Summer Fair 3:00 -6:00 p.m. 13701 NE 171st St., Woodinville, WA. Details August 8, 2026 Duwamish River Festival 12:00 - 5:00 p.m. South Park, Seattle Details August 8, 2026 Woodinville Parade part of
- [Community Involvement](https://pollinatorpathwaynw.org/community-involvement/) - PPNW Seattle The Seattle chapter of Pollinator Pathway NW is thriving! Outreach includes the Duwamish Alive Coalition and the Tulatuwx restoration site, formerly terminal 105 in Seattle. Friends of Tulatuwx works to reforest this property and develop it into a self sustaining habitat in an effort to bring back the salmon population to this portion
- [PF](https://pollinatorpathwaynw.org/pf/) - Pollinator Fest Our Annual Celebration of Pollinators Pollinator Fest is our annual spring festival celebrating birds, bees, butterflies and all other pollinators (there are many!) and their incredible life giving purpose in our ecosystem. Pollinator Fest is a free community event presented by Pollinator Pathway NW, sponsored by local organizations and held each year at
- [Demonstration Gardens](https://pollinatorpathwaynw.org/21-acres-2/) - Demonstration Pollinator Garden The three-year development of our demonstration pollinator garden is a remarkable story. Follow the timeline and learn about the amazing gardening technique called hugelkultur. Visit 21 Acres and tour our pollinator gardens. Our projects are supported by staff and volunteers on the farm. Fall 2020 – Volunteers and farm staff came together
- [Resources](https://pollinatorpathwaynw.org/resources-main/) - There is an abundance of resources to help you plant and maintain a pollinator garden – from nurseries, books and articles to websites and podcasts with information on how to grow and protect pollinator habitats.Check out our ever growing catalogue of places and publications and start creating an environment where pollinators can thrive. What is
- [Join Our Mailing List](https://pollinatorpathwaynw.org/join-our-mailing-list/) - Subscribe to our quarterly newsletter and let us know if you are interested in volunteer opportunities Join Our Mailing List * indicates required Email Address *First Name *Last Name Zip Code *Events Volunteer at local pollinator eventsPollinator Friendly Gardens Help plant/maintain gardens
- [About Us](https://pollinatorpathwaynw.org/join-us/) - About Pollinator Pathway Northwest Pollinator Pathway Northwest is a project that started with the planting of a demonstration pollinator garden at 21 Acres, a center for sustainable education and collective action.We were inspired by Pollinator Pathway, a national organization based in the Eastern U.S. that had spread its message and influence across the United States. We
- [Bees](https://pollinatorpathwaynw.org/bees/) - Fascinating Bee Facts There are over 20,000 species of bees in the world, 4,000 of which are native to the United States. The Pacific Northwest has over 600 native bee species that contribute to the food supply and biodiversity of the region. Bees are the most efficient and effective of all pollinators. Their size allows
- [Gardening with Friends](https://pollinatorpathwaynw.org/gardening-with-friends/) - Gardening with Friends One Gardener's Approach to Creating a Gardening Community We all know that pollinator habitats are suffering from climate change, pesticide use and irresponsible gardening practices. It’s ironic that we are threatening the very creatures necessary for our survival. It can seem hopeless at times and if you sometimes feel overwhelmed and discouraged,
- [Planting a Container Garden](https://pollinatorpathwaynw.org/planting-a-container-garden/) - Planting a Container Garden Container gardening is the perfect solution if you are limited for space but want to add native and flowering plants to your outdoor space. Pollinator gardens do not need to be on large plots of land. Pots on a patio or deck will bring the pollinators to your back door. Follow
- [Videos and Podcasts](https://pollinatorpathwaynw.org/resources-4/videos-and-podcasts/) - Videos, Podcasts and Webinars Pollinator Pathway YouTube Channel – the East Coast inspiration for our organization, pollinatorpathway.org, has their own YouTube channel, presenting webinars and interviews on pollinator preservation and environmental health. Wild Ones – promotes native landscapes through education, advocacy and collaborative action. Become a member or watch for their free webinars. Let Your
- [Pollinator Fest 2026](https://pollinatorpathwaynw.org/pollinator-fest-2026/) - Pollinator Fest 2026 our annual celebration of pollinators a free Sammamish Valley community event Saturday, May 30, 2026 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at 21 Acres 13701 NE 171st St., Woodinville Education Learn about the relationship between native plants and native pollinatorsDiscover alternatives to chemical pesticidesLearn how to attract pollinators to your gardenLearn about the
- [PPNW Seattle](https://pollinatorpathwaynw.org/ppnw-seattle/) - Welcome to Pollinator Pathway NW Seattle We are following in the footsteps of those who were here before us. The Duwamish peoples long cared for this unceded, ancestral ground and the plants and animals that called it home. For thousands of years they lived in longhouses located nearby and used the area for fishing. Now,
- [Bug Light Poster](https://pollinatorpathwaynw.org/bug-light-poster/) - Pollinator Pathway NW Seattle
- [PF 2002 Parking Map](https://pollinatorpathwaynw.org/pf-2002-parking-map/)
- [Books](https://pollinatorpathwaynw.org/resources-4/books-2/) - Books There are lots of great books out there for adults and children on pollinators, habitat health, planting a native garden, and more. Check out our list below and then visit your library or bookstore. The Xerces Society co-authors many books about pollinators. Attracting Native Pollinators is an excellent guide to conserving bees and butterflies
- [Community Art Project](https://pollinatorpathwaynw.org/community-art-project/) - Bee-utiful Woodinville! Woodinville is a Bee City! You are invited to participate in our community art project Painted fence panels will be hung along a chain-link fence at 175th Street in Woodinville (the former site of Molbak’s). You can participate by painting a fence panel with images of pollinators and/or pollinator habitat. Your panel will
- [Alternatives to Pesticides](https://pollinatorpathwaynw.org/alternatives-to-pesticides/) - Alternatives to Pesticides Many gardening practices are harmful to pollinators and the environment. The very worst is the use of pesticides. Pesticides are chemical substances used to kill pests, including insects, weeds and fungi. Herbicides are chemicals that specifically target weeds. Regardless of the pest you are battling, there is an alternative to using chemicals.
- [Pollinator and Habitat Resources](https://pollinatorpathwaynw.org/pollinator-and-habitat-resources/) - Pollinator and Habitat Health Xerces Society – Habitat restoration guidelines.Grow It Forward Restoration – Gardeners in the greater Seattle area use native tree and shrub seedlings to restore critical habitats. Learn how to set up a micro-nursery in your own garden.Washington Native Bee Society – Promotes awareness and conservation of solitary bees and their habitats.Washington
- [Native Plant Nurseries](https://pollinatorpathwaynw.org/native-plant-nurseries/) - Native Plant Nurseries​ ~Here are some of our favorite nurseries that promote and sell native plants. ~Many of these nurseries sell plants with no Neonicotinoids (neonics). Check it out. Bayview Garden – Large nursery and cafe on Whidbey Island that has been growing and cultivating native plants for over 30 years. Their plants do not
- [Neonic-free Nurseries](https://pollinatorpathwaynw.org/neonic-free-nurseries/) - Nurseries that are free of Neonicotinoids​ Neonicotinoids (or neonics) are a class of synthetic neurotoxic insecticides widely used in crops, gardens and lawns. Neonics cause widespread damage to insects, wildlife, fish and humans. Ask your local nursery for neonicotinoid-free plants or look for neonicotinoid-free tags. Here is a list of some nurseries we know about
- [Garden Inspiration](https://pollinatorpathwaynw.org/garden-inspiration/) - Garden Inspiration Here are links to gardens, plant guides, and planting ideas to inspire you to create an environment where pollinators can thrive. Better Homes and Gardens – 15 top native plants of the Pacific Northwest.How to Create a Monarch Way Station – Steps for planting and maintaining a habitat for the endangered Monarch butterfly
- [Calendar](https://pollinatorpathwaynw.org/calendar/) - Upcoming Events
- [Pollinator Fest](https://pollinatorpathwaynw.org/pollinator-fest-2025-2/) - 3rd Annual Pollinator Fest a free community event Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 21 Acres 13701 NE 171st St., Woodinville 10:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m. Education Learn about the relationship between native plants and native pollinatorsDiscover alternatives to chemical pesticidesLearn how to attract pollinators to your gardenFind ways to be a good pollinator steward and
- [Gardening](https://pollinatorpathwaynw.org/gardening-main/)
- [Butterflies](https://pollinatorpathwaynw.org/butterflies/) - Butterflies and Moths Butterflies found in the Pacific Northwest include Spicebush Swallowtail, Painted Lady, Cabbage White and Red Admiral. Migratory Monarch butterflies are found throughout most of the United States. They migrate north in the spring and can be found in Washington State, mainly east of the Cascades where milkweed is abundant. The Washington Butterfly
- [Our Projects](https://pollinatorpathwaynw.org/our-projects/)
- [Gardening for the Future - Yard by Yard](https://pollinatorpathwaynw.org/yard-by-yard-2/) - Gardening for the Future - The Yard by Yard Project by Lynne Robins, PhD Volunteer, Pollinator Pathway NW Finn Hill Homeowner Finn Hill is a neighborhood in Kirkland, Washington. Read this account of how a community revised old ideas of what a yard should be and created thriving pollinator habitat one yard at a time.
- [Pacific Northwest Garden Projects](https://pollinatorpathwaynw.org/pacific-northwest-garden-projects/) - Sarah Bergmann's Vision The original pollinator pathway was conceived by Sarah Bergmann in 2007, and is located near Seattle University. Her vision called for plantings in front yards and along strips of land between the sidewalk and the street, creating a pathway of continuous gardens. The pollinator pathway idea has now become a global movement.
- [Birds](https://pollinatorpathwaynw.org/birds/) - Birds Birds native to the Pacific Northwest include Mourning Doves, Steller’s Jay, Flickers, Woodpeckers, Crows, Chickadees, Finches, Sparrows, Nuthatches, Wrens, Juncos and Warblers. Birds of the Pacific Northwest Birds feed on insects, caterpillars, berries and nuts. It is important that other pollinators thrive not only for their pollination skills, but as food for birds. Birds
- [Songaia](https://pollinatorpathwaynw.org/songaia/) - The Songaia Greater Neighborhood, located just North of Seattle in Bothell, WA, is an intentional community composed of members who live on properties adjacent to one another. Songaia Community Garden The Songaia Garden was founded in the late ‘80s and exists now as a learning garden above all else. We strive to create a space
- [21 Acres Campus Map](https://pollinatorpathwaynw.org/21-acres-campus-map/) - 21 Acres Campus Map
- [Pollinator Fest!](https://pollinatorpathwaynw.org/pollinator-fest/) - Join us for Pollinator Fest 2025 Pollinator Fest 2024 May 4, 2024 Come spend the day at 21 Acres in Woodinville and enjoy a free family-friendly event focused on pollinators and featuring: Organic gardening tipsNative plant info Market vendorsHomemade crafts Release of native beesPlant walks Guest speakersFood carts Repurpose Coffee Company – Mobile coffee cartPatty
- [Archive Resources](https://pollinatorpathwaynw.org/resources-4/) - There is an abundance of resources to help you plant and maintain a pollinator garden – from nurseries, books and articles to websites and podcasts with information on how to grow and protect pollinator habitats. Check out our ever growing list of places and publications and start creating an environment where pollinators can thrive. Books
- [Books and Videos](https://pollinatorpathwaynw.org/resources-4/books/) - Books There are lots of great books out there for adults and children on pollinators, habitat health, planting a native garden, and more. Check out our list below and then visit your library or bookstore. The Xerces Society co-authors many books about pollinators. Attracting Native Pollinators is an excellent guide to conserving bees and butterflies
- [Archived About Us](https://pollinatorpathwaynw.org/about-us/) - Welcome to the Pollinator Pathway NW Project! Fall 2020 - 21 acres Demonstration garden begins Fall 2021 - Two Hugelkultur beds established spring 2022 - volunteers prepare beds for planting fall 2022 - hugelkultur beds are planted spring 2023 - plants in the hugel beds are beginning to bloom and grow summer 2023 - in
- [Pledge](https://pollinatorpathwaynw.org/pledge/) - The Pollinator Pathway Pledge We can all be part of the effort to protect pollinators and their habitats. Adopt the four simple steps below and take the pledge to work toward pollinator conservation. 1. Grow Pollinator-Friendly Flowers Flowers provide the nectar and pollen that pollinators feed on. Plant a variety of native flowers, shrubs and
- [Blog](https://pollinatorpathwaynw.org/blog/) - Eliana's Gift by Patrice Ahlrep, volunteer at Pollinator Pathway NW - May, 2024 It’s all about the right place and the right time. It started in mid-March of this year at my local library. I saw a poster “What’s All the Buzz, All About Pollinators!” There was a QR code to a site with a
- [We Were as Busy as . . . well, you know](https://pollinatorpathwaynw.org/busy/) - We Were as Busy as. . . well, you know 2022 was a busy year at the 21 Acres pollinator gardens! We worked with volunteers from the community to plant two Hugelkultur beds in the demonstration pollinator garden, weed and maintain an existing spiral herb garden, and distribute and collect Mason bee houses. A Brief
- [Neonics - Pervasive and Deadly](https://pollinatorpathwaynw.org/neonics-pervasive-and-deadly/) - Neonics - Pervasive and Deadly by Karen King, Pollinator Pathway NW volunteer Neonicotinoids (neonics) are a class of synthetic insecticides that were first marketed in 1994. These pesticides are found in hundreds of products including insect sprays, seed treatments, soil drenches, tree injections, and veterinary ointments to control fleas in dogs and cats. The adoption
- [Pollinators and Pesticides](https://pollinatorpathwaynw.org/pollinators-and-pesticides/) - Pollinators and Pesticides - Webinar Recap by Lynne Robins, Pollinantor Pathway NW volunteer On March 29, 2023, the Pollinator Pathway NW and NRDC hosted a webinar on the science behind threats posed by neonics and other pesticides to pollinators, biodiversity, and our own health. Dan Raichel, Acting Director of the Natural Resources Defense Council’s Pollinator
- [Schedule of Events](https://pollinatorpathwaynw.org/schedule-of-events/) - Sammamish Valley Pollinator Fest! Schedule of Events 10:30 Find a Native Pollinator - A Farm Scavenger Walk with Colleen Willson from the Washington Native Bee Society Gather Spot 11:00 Soil Talk with David Montgomery, author of What Your Food Ate: How to Heal Our Land and Reclaim Our Health 21 Acres Library 11:30 A Walk

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