Pollinate Old Lyme

Pollinate Old Lyme Help us pollinate Old Lyme! Learn more about Old Lyme's collective effort to bring more pollinators our way. Join us in creating a pathway through Old Lyme!

Birds and insects that migrate need a pathway (or corridor) of native plants to follow.

Don't miss this free upcoming webinar, Wed, July 22, 7 pm, Thank you Wild Ones, national advocacy organization for nativ...
07/15/2026

Don't miss this free upcoming webinar, Wed, July 22, 7 pm, Thank you Wild Ones, national advocacy organization for native landscapes and plants.

🌿 Meet the Speaker: Lorraine Johnson

We're excited to welcome author and community activist Lorraine Johnson as part of the Less Lawn More Life Challenge with Wildr Places.

Lorraine has spent more than 30 years helping people reconnect with nature through native plants. An author, community activist, and former Honorary Director of Wild Ones, she's written 14 books on native plants, pollinators, and ecological gardening, and has inspired countless people to create landscapes that support biodiversity.

In this free webinar, Lorraine will share practical strategies for talking with neighbors, navigating HOA concerns, and building support for native plant gardens in your community.

Whether you're preparing for an HOA review or simply wondering how to answer, "Why does your yard look like that?" you'll leave with practical, grounded advice you can put to use right away.

📅 Wednesday, July 22
👉 Register for the free webinar: https://wildones.org/how-to-talk-about-native-plants-with-your-hoa/

Not part of the Less Lawn More Life Challenge yet? Join thousands of people transforming everyday outdoor spaces into habitat: https://www.lesslawnmorelife.com/?ref=wildones

Looking for a gardening challenge? Check out https://www.lesslawnmorelife.com/?blm_aid=26549 From Homegrown National Par...
05/12/2026

Looking for a gardening challenge? Check out https://www.lesslawnmorelife.com/?blm_aid=26549 From Homegrown National Park and friends.

Be part of a growing movement to transform lawns into life. Join the free 12-week Less Lawn More Life challenge and create a healthier, joyful yard.

Still time to register for this free Pollinator Pathway Webinar on March 19 - spread the word!
03/14/2026

Still time to register for this free Pollinator Pathway Webinar on March 19 - spread the word!

Thursday, March 19th 6:30 – 8:00 EDT pm for an online webinar! David L. Wagner, PhD., renowned butterfly and moth expert, will lead us in an exploration of the lives of these charismatic creatures.

Please register in advance for this event. Registrants will receive a recording after the event. Visit the link in our bio/Linktree or copy the link below:

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/MeP6ILt2SEWzHLoCG6mpjA

Learn about the threats they face and how to protect and restore the places where these keystones of biodiversity can thrive.

David L. Wagner is a professor of ecology and evolutionary biology at the University of Connecticut with core research interests in butterflies and moths, insect decline, and invertebrate conservation. Dr. Wagner received a B.S. in plant science from Colorado State University and a Ph.D. in entomology from the University of California, Berkeley.

Dr. Wagner’s most recent book, Moths of the World: A Natural History, released in 2025, and Caterpillars of Eastern North America: A Guide to Identification and Natural History (Princeton) have cemented his reputation as a leading expert in his field.

Snowbound and planning your lawn/garden? See this from UConn https://extension.uconn.edu/publication/alternative-lawn-op...
03/01/2026

Snowbound and planning your lawn/garden? See this from UConn https://extension.uconn.edu/publication/alternative-lawn-options-for-new-england-landscapes/?fbclid=IwY2xjawQRNKpleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETJ1cWZpb05sZFVhdmtxbFhmc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHp_VnqsvsT5Q0H5hJOqsPG987fwjKsH0yqFP98rWuetQZeo0pyoSiZmZYBJS_aem_OXC5vGGEggvyOpfPo9YpPg

Lawns are an integral component of the home landscape. Turf areas contribute recreational space and offer a focus of the landscape design. Grasses also sequ ...

Catch this free program by Pollinator Pathway (the gals who started it all in CT & NY in 2017!) on Thursday, Feb 5 - Pes...
01/31/2026

Catch this free program by Pollinator Pathway (the gals who started it all in CT & NY in 2017!) on Thursday, Feb 5 - Pesticide-Free Landscapes for Pollinators and People

Join us for this free webinar to hear about actions we can take at the state and local levels to challenge the use of pollinator-toxic pesticides in our landscapes. We are pleased to welcome three renowned experts (all Pollinator Pathway Advisory Board Members) for this panel discussion. Register with the link in our linktree/bio!

There will be a question and answer session following the presentations.

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/sNAOJgFSQSe8tnhv-3_04Q #/registration

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While we have your attention! Please note that we have a special appeal for Municipal Ordinances & Resolutions Updates:

By passing resolutions, ordinances and other policies that benefit pollinators, such as banning the use of pesticides or encouraging the use of native plants, communities can actively build healthier environments and support biodiversity. Municipalities that lead by example can be instrumental in changing the way their residents approach lawn and yard care. Some municipalities have even passed pesticide regulations which are more stringent than those of their state government.

Listed on our website are examples of actions taken by towns. Please consider asking your town to pass a similar ordinance or resolution to help create healthier and more welcoming habitat for pollinators and people alike!

If your town, county, or state has legislation that should be listed, please let us know by emailing [email protected]

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Doug Tallamy will be speaking at Flower & Garden Show in Feb, plus this free talk in West Hartford in March
01/31/2026

Doug Tallamy will be speaking at Flower & Garden Show in Feb, plus this free talk in West Hartford in March

🌱 Doug Tallamy is coming to West Hartford! Join Dr. Tallamy, one of today’s foremost native plant advocates and co-founder of Homegrown National Park, on March 11 for a free lecture and book signing. Learn more and register at bit.ly/DougTallamyWH.

Enjoy Jim Sirch's blogpost on this winter day! https://beyondyourbackdoor.com/blog/f/beneath-the-snow-they-wait?fbclid=I...
01/26/2026

Enjoy Jim Sirch's blogpost on this winter day! https://beyondyourbackdoor.com/blog/f/beneath-the-snow-they-wait?fbclid=IwY2xjawPkZaNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEecZDPftswtJeT6kHwtCZ-h1a3nqYm4sS9vSbYlWiDNLM-a1SQNXYCl0w1nRs_aem_ISDYvje4FBtwmkzVJV0D7w

As I write this, a snowstorm is howling outside, the kind that erases edges and piles a foot of white silence on the landscape. It’s hard not to think back to those sultry August nights—air thick, crickets loud, flowers ...

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