Flowers blooming at the new Bee City Los Alamos Pollinator Demonstration Garden on Bathtub Row. Courtesy/Dana Ecelberger

Photo by Selvi Viswanathan

PEEC News:

The community is invited to join the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) and Bee City Los Alamos, 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10 for the dedication of the new Bee City Los Alamos Pollinator Demonstration Garden on Bathtub Row.

The garden is designed to support the health of bees, butterflies and other vital pollinators utilizing native plants that are of special benefit to pollinators, and that are suitable for home and municipal landscapes.

This special event will feature remarks from community leaders, a ribbon cutting ceremony, garden tours, and fun activities for all ages.

This event is open to the public. Families, nature lovers and community members are encouraged to attend.

Come learn more about how to support pollinators and enjoy the beauty of the new garden. The garden is on Bathtub Row behind the Extension Office and next to the Better Ehart Senior Center. Due to  construction, attendees are encouraged to park in the Central Park Square parking lot and walk over.

For information, visit peecnature.org/bee-city or email coordinator@beecitylosalamos.org.

About Bee City Los Alamos:

Bee City Los Alamos is committed to conserving our native pollinators through planting an abundance and diversity of native plants, providing nesting sites, applying  conscientious management of planted and natural areas, and a County-wide commitment to reduce the use of pesticides.

About PEEC:

PEEC was founded in 2000 to serve the community of Los Alamos. It offers people of all ages a way to enrich their lives by strengthening their connections to our canyons, mesas, mountains, and skies. PEEC operates the Los Alamos Nature Center at 2600 Canyon Road, holds regular programs and events, and hosts several interest groups from birding to hiking to butterfly watching.