The City is committed to providing habitat and resources for our local pollinators through the planting of key native pollinator plants and fun programming. 

Did you know that there are thousands of pollinators in Canada? This includes butterflies, moths, beetles, flies, hummingbirds and over 800 species of native bees! Below are a few ways the City of St. Albert is promoting pollinators in your community.

Upcoming Events to Celebrate and Support Our Native Bees

Buzzing with Knowledge: Native Bees 101 
May 20 | 12:00–1:00 p.m. | Online | Register Here!
In celebration of World Bee Day, join us in partnership the Alberta Native Bee Council, for a free lunchtime webinar.
Discover the diversity of Alberta’s native bees, how they differ from honeybees, and simple ways you can help protect them. Includes a live Q&A. 

Native Bees 101 & Pollinator Walk
June 18 | 1:00–4:00 p.m. | St. Albert Botanic Park | Register Here!
Come explore the buzzing world of native bees at this free, family-friendly workshop.
Learn to identify local species and take a guided walk through bee-friendly habitats. Light refreshments provided. For more information vist our website. 

Bee Box Building Workshop
June 18 | 5:00–9:00 p.m. | Servus Credit Union Place | Buy Your Tickets Here!
This hands-on evening workshop includes all materials to build your own bee box for $35. Bring your own drill and safety glasses if possible. For more information vistit our website. 

Join us to celebrate, learn, and take action for native bees in our community!

Pollinator Planting Pilot

Have you noticed our pollinator plantings around St. Albert? Starting in 2022, the City of St. Albert has been trying out different techniques and sites to encourage natural, pollinator-friendly areas to establish in City parks and along City boulevards.

Current pilot sites include: 

• Founders' Walk (top of Mission Park) circular planting bed
• Red Willow Place rose garden planting bed

If you discover these while you’re out and about, please keep out of the flowerbeds so that these pollinators can establish themselves in the newly created areas.

Coal Mine Park

Unique features of Coal Mine Park include a pollinator garden and natural forested area, so visitors will enjoy an immersive nature experience within an urban area. Interpretive signage has been provided at the park, so everyone can learn about the unique relationships between the plant and animal life that exist here and how they provide important biodiversity to our city.

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