Author Archives: deborahshah

So many of our friends on Facebook – like Denise Estey Smith – share their experiences with and pictures of pollinators. It greatly expands our knowledge and understanding. Check out our Facebook page – and become inspired.

Boston’s WCVB Chronicle program recently highlighted a partnership between York Correctional Institute and Pollinator Pathway East Lyme.   York is the only all women’s correctional facility in Connecticut and has a long history of using its land for purpose.  A one and a half acre flat field located next to the Warden’s meeting cottage and BrideContinue reading “PPEL and York Prison Partner”

Last Sunday, PPEL was at the Industrial Parkway roundabout which is our native plant roadside test site. We were weed whacking rat-tail fescue, a Euro Asian species. And we welcomed a new member for the summer – Lily Bentley – a Three Rivers College student majoring in Environmental Engineering and Technology. Lily has initiated aContinue reading “The PPEL Team has a Summer Intern”

The journey from traditional lawns to pollinator friendly natives can be a difficult one.  Once you have committed to making the change, it can be challenging to find the plants you need.  We at PPEL try to maintain an up-to-date list of local nurseries that cater to the homeowner making this shift.  You can findContinue reading “Going Native”