Pollinator Pathway

The TEAC Landscaping Committee is planting and maintaining public pollinator gardens throughout the Village of Tarrytown to create habitat for pollinators, educate our community and beautify our public spaces.

  • How to start

    Designing a landscape with native plants in a few easy steps

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  • PLANT LIST & RESOURCES

    No matter the site conditions, there are native plants that will flourish in every yard!

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  • GARDEN CONSULTATION

    Let’s make this a great year for our bees, butterflies and birds.

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Upcoming Events

The Growing Idea
Monarchs Need Our Help in 2024
Pollinator Pathway
Monarchs Need Our Help in 2024
Pollinator Pathway

The new year arrives and with it a new urgency to help our beloved monarch butterflies. Last year was a very bad year for Eastern monarchs. Anecdotally, those of us with pollinator gardens reported seeing only a few monarchs (and other butterflies) all season whereas in past years there would be far greater numbers. What’s going on?

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Pollinator Pathway

Plant Native

Native plants sustain pollinators and birds at every stage of their lives. Did you know caterpillars can only eat the leaves of specific host plants? For example, Monarch caterpillars can only eat milkweed! Native plants also contribute to healthy soil and water quality. They require less water, less toxins, and will save you money.

Avoid pesticides

Pesticides, including herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides harm beneficial insects and our health. By refraining from using synthetic pesticides on your lawn and garden you can protect pollinators and your family.

Year-Round Habitat

Leave fallen leaves, plant stalks and branches in the peripheral areas of your yard and garden. Pollinators shelter here in winter and birds forage here for food. Baby birds can only eat caterpillars that often live in fallen leaves.

Our Gardens

Thanks to the tremendous support of our community — aided by funding through Friends of Warner Library — TEAC volunteers and the Tarrytown Parks and DPW staff have created a variety of vital Pollinator Pathway gardens in the heart of the Village. These gardens provide much needed habitat and sustenance for pollinators and birds. 

  • Warner Library - August

  • Patriots Park - August

  • Warner Library Children’s Garden Beds (West side)

  • North Broadway Tree Wells and Planters (Village-funded)