Plymouth Pollinators

05/31/2026

Blue False Indigo (Baptisia australis) is putting on a show right now with beautiful spikes of blue-purple flowers rising above blue-green foliage.

This long-lived Michigan native thrives in full sun and prefers well-drained soils. Once established, its deep taproot makes it very drought tolerant, so choose its location carefully since it does not like to be moved.

Fun fact: Blue False Indigo belongs to the pea family and helps improve soil health by fixing nitrogen. Bumble bees are among its most important pollinators because they are strong enough to open its flowers.

Growing 3 feet tall and wide, this plant develops an almost shrub-like appearance over time, making it a striking addition to native gardens.

05/31/2026

Such a beautiful day for a garden install today in Old Village. We had a full crew of hardworking volunteers help us remove some grass and add about 100 plants to this new Pollination Station. Many thanks to all who helped and to for donating the delicious food to keep us going. Namaste! 🙏

05/30/2026

We are excited to share that the President of Plymouth Pollinators, Carly Cirilli, will once again be teaching at Schoolcraft College this fall. Our spring session was a great success, and we are looking forward to another evening focused on practical ways to support pollinators in our own communities.

Creating a Pollinator-Friendly Habitat – Fall Tips
Tuesday, September 29
6:00–8:00 pm
Schoolcraft College
schoolcraft.edu/ppl/classes-schedules/



Learn how native plants, habitat features, and simple changes in your yard can support pollinators and create thriving outdoor spaces. Whether you have a large yard or a small space, you can make a difference.

Registration opens in July and we will send out a reminder when registration begins.

05/26/2026

We are beyond grateful to David Rossie, volunteer extraordinaire, for giving the garden across from Lions’ Club park a lot of love this weekend. This garden is 6 years old now and it’s gonna be a stunner this summer. ☀️🐛🦋🐝

05/23/2026

Enjoy our Spring newsletter!

Spring is here and we couldn’t be more excited! It’s always a treat to watch our garden spaces bloom and buzz with new life for the season. We invite you to take a look at one of our gardens in town. Maybe you’ll be inspired to cultivate your own space this spring.

05/23/2026

Saturday’s garden cleanup event near Lions’ Park has been canceled due to weather.

05/22/2026

Finally, some good news! Thanks to all of you who completed the survey urging legislators to vote to eliminate these terrible invasive species. Also was to thank Marilyn Trent from Rochester Pollinators for taking the time to testify in Lansing about this important issue.

🔗 https://l.mlive.com/3h9c2p
Michigan will phase out six invasive plant species commonly used in landscaping and water gardens, including two aquatic plants that will be banned next month.

05/21/2026

Happy World Bee day!! Can’t wait to see all the busy buzzy activity at the Church Street garden at PARC - Plymouth Arts & Recreation Complex this year. This garden is prepped and ready to go! Red Columbine, Prairie Smoke, Golden Alexander and Wild Geranium are really putting on a show.

05/19/2026

Did you know that we are approved as a local non-profit organization for the Kroger Community Rewards? If you have a Kroger card, you can select us to receive donations from Kroger as part of the Community Rewards Program. Here are the steps within the mobile app to help guide you through the process. The website steps are very similar, look for 'my account' and select 'community rewards'. This program is at no cost you to 😍. Thank you in advance for your support and for enrolling Plymouth Pollinators as your community organization.
You can find more information about the program at kroger.com/i/community/community-rewards

05/19/2026

We’re starting to make our way to check on all the gardens. Our first stop - Meridian Coffee Co and My Little Needle Tattoos in Old Village. I have to say I’m digging the local spirit in these gardens. Old Village Association signs and Pollination Stations make a lovely pair!!