May 6 – July 31, 2025
Plant a native pollinator patch, and earn a chance to win a prize!
Plant a patch Challenge
Between May 6th and July 31st, 2025, plant a small native pollinator patch and receive a chance to earn a prize!
Rules
- You must live in our neighbourhood (see about page for more details)
- Choose an area in your garden or a planter/pot
- Plant 5+ Ontario native plants (no cultivars), view resources below
- One plant must be a type of native milkweed (common, butterfly, etc)
- Try planting one plant for each season (spring, summer, fall)
- Once done, submit a photo below for a chance to win!
Resources
- About native plants (includes native plant lists)
- Reputable native plant sources
- Using VASCAN (Allows you to find out if a plant is native to Ontario)
- Contact us
- Blooming Boulevards “How to Plant a Pollinator Patch: A Step-By-Step Guide”
- Blooming Boulevards container gardening guide
Enter Challenge
Once you have planted your pollinator patch, please fill out this Google Form and include 1-5 photos. Thank you for participating in our challenge!
Google Form
Maitland Area Pollinator Projects 