Dearbourne Pollinator Habitat August Event - Bird Houses, and Bee Baths

Dearbourne Park Pollinator Habitat Stewardship Event

Join us for a community stewardship event at the Dearbourne Park Pollinator Habitat. 🌸🐝 This in-person event will take place on Thursday August 6th, 2026 from 5:30 pm-7:00pm (Eastern Daylight Time).

Join us as we add Bird Houses for the Habitat, paint a mural on the storage box and learn more about bees!

Make your own Bee Bath (ie. insect watering station) to take home!

Time and weather permitted we will also pull some weeds and mulch the perimeters.

Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, everyone is welcome to participate in this hands-on experience.

Snacks and water will be provided.There will be tools available to borrow but bringing your own is welcome.

Please wear closed-toe shoes and long pants as this area is naturalising and home to many insects.

Volunteer Hours are available for high-school students.

Additional Project Information:

In 2018, the City of Brampton launched the Don’t Mow, Let it Grow initiative that focuses on converting select areas of public land covered by turf grass into pollinator habitats and meadows. This initiative will help beautify Brampton and make it a more healthy, resilient and environmentally sustainable city.

In Spring 2022, a significant milestone was achieved when Dearbourne Park was selected as the first No Mow site within a neighbourhood park. In Summer 2022, the site received overwhelming community support during an August open house, leading to its designation as a pilot project.

The purpose of this pilot is to establish a community-led project that focuses on creating and maintaining pollinator habitats in local neighbourhoods, while also providing opportunities for learning about pollinators, biodiversity, and habitat building through the formation of a volunteer community group.

Through this project the City aspires to foster a sense of environmental stewardship among local residents and promote ecological well-being for generations to come.

The phase one area was planted during a community event in September 2023, with more plants added in May 2024. Phase two was planted in September 2025 and Phase three is currently undergoing solarization (grass die-off) and will be seeded this coming Fall!

Learn more about the project here: https://www.brampton.ca/EN/residents/GrowGreen/Pages/Dearbourne-Pollinator-Pilot-Project.aspx