Thanks to the help of community volunteers and the City of Maple Heights, TCWP transformed a previously vacant community garden plot into a thriving native pollinator garden.
Planted during Global Youth Service Day 2026, the garden provides food and habitat for bees, butterflies, birds, and other important pollinators while helping improve soil health and stormwater infiltration. More than just a beautiful green space, it serves as a place for residents to learn about the value of native plants and the role pollinators play in supporting healthy ecosystems.
Volunteers worked alongside TCWP staff and City of Maple Heights leaders, including Mayor Annette Blackwell and Human Services Program Manager Brandon Beck, to install the garden. Their participation reflects the power of community partnerships to create lasting environmental improvements while inspiring stewardship at the local level.
Educational signage at the site encourages visitors to explore the benefits of native landscaping and discover simple ways to support pollinators at home.
This project was made possible through a $1,000 Conservation Action Grant from the Cuyahoga Soil & Water Conservation District and a $500 Global Youth Service Day Grant from ServeOhio. We are grateful for the support of our funders and everyone who contributed their time and energy to help create this new community resource.
Every native plant added to the landscape helps strengthen pollinator habitat, improve watershed health, and demonstrate how communities can work together to make a positive impact.
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