Letter: Pollinators at the cemeteries

Posted 4/7/23

To the editor:

The Commissioners of the Cemeteries, and Cemetery Superintendent Enzly Ramsay, are happy to announce their decision to set aside some space this spring for pollinators in both …

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Letter: Pollinators at the cemeteries

Posted

To the editor:

The Commissioners of the Cemeteries, and Cemetery Superintendent Enzly Ramsay, are happy to announce their decision to set aside some space this spring for pollinators in both North Burial Ground on Hope Street and East Burial Ground on Wood Street.

Grasses and the native wildflowers in the cemeteries will be permitted to grow, in a designated section, from now until the end of May, for bees, butterflies and other pollinators. Please note, we are NOT raising bees.
Generally, what is called “No Mow May” is a movement that provides environmental opportunities for pollinators to grow and do their necessary and essential work.
You can read more about the pollinator movement here.

Maybe your lawn or backyard can also be a place for the pollinators. Instead of mowing, think of the extra time you will have discovered for other home projects.

Charles C. Cavalconte, M.Div.
Chair, Commissioners of the Cemeteries
88 Church St.

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