The Paris Independent
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November 11, 2023
COMMUNITY NEWS Did you hear the latest buzz?
The County of Brant is a Bee City! County of Brant, ON – The County of Brant has been officially designated a Bee City Canada community! By becoming a Bee City, Brant joins a national initiative that shows our commitment to sustainable practices and engagement opportunities for residents in climate and environmental action. Bee City Canada is a national organization that promotes pollinator conservation in Canada by collaborating with municipalities, schools, and businesses to encourage the establishment of pollinator gardens, reduction of pesticide uses and raise awareness about the importance of pollinators.
Bee City Canada also provides to our objective of increasing resources and recognition to canopy coverage throughout the communities that commit to their county. program. Their work contributes to biodiversity preservation and “The County of Brant becoming a the well-being of both pollinators Bee City strengthens our and humans. commitment to being a leader in sustainable practices,” said As a Bee City the County of Brant Meghan Hunter, Manager of Parks commits to the following: and Forestry. “We will do this by implementing responsible planting -Creating, maintaining and/or and maintenance practices, raising improving pollinator habitat awareness and educating residents -Educating their community, about the importance of pollinator employees and/or customers about roles in maintaining a healthy the importance of pollinators. ecosystem.” -Celebrating pollinators during National Pollinator Week or at At the October 24, 2023, County other times. of Brant Council Meeting Council endorsed a staff report to apply to The requirements to maintain this become a Bee City community. certification align well with ongoing goals within Brant, such as redesigning garden beds to reduce water consumption, promoting the growth of noninvasive, native plant species, consider sustainable maintenance practices, while also contributing
