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SOUTH MIDWOOD POLLINATOR NEWS & EVENTS


Gabbing About Gardens (among other things)
On a lovely Saturday in June, Pollinators took a midday break to chit chat about gardening successes and quandaries and geek out on all...
Jun 231 min read


Action Photos: Spring Mall Clean Up
Pollinator work wagon, on the job! With rain on the way, Natasha, Alenya, Zach, Andi, Anne, John, Marj, Virginia, Mario, and Stephanie...
Jun 141 min read


Growing our Own -Could Milk Jug Seed Sowing work for Pollinators?
Growing Natives from seed may be the best way to ensure you can get the species you really want, without pesticides and herbicides AND at...
Feb 21 min read


2025 Pollinator Planning Meeting Sunday, January 26 at Flatbush Y
Our 2025 planning theme is SUSTAINABILITY. Sustainability for pollinators, plants, and people. We'll talk about our 2024 successes and...
Jan 151 min read


Foster Avenue Rescue!
This November,  the South Midwood  Pollinators, begin an ambitious, multi-year project to GREEN beleaguered Foster Avenue between Ocean...
Oct 30, 20241 min read


Oct 7, 20240 min read


Get Your Leaf Bin Now!
Now is the time to get a leaf bin from the South Midwood Pollinators. Made of 16 gauge, galvanized after welded steel, these Bins last...
Oct 7, 20241 min read
Thank You, SMRA!!!
The South Midwood Pollinators (SMP) volunteers and board extend our heartfelt gratitude for a generous $500 grant from the South Midwood...
Sep 23, 20241 min read


SLF Slaying Opportunity
It's September in Brooklyn and that means Spotted Lanternflies are beginning to create egg nests. Thankfully, this makes these invasive...
Sep 13, 20241 min read


Mix and Mingle
Tuesday, 9/24, 7-9 pm Coffee Mob 1514 Newkirk Avenue Pollinators and SMRA convene at Coffee Mob for a casual mixer. Come out for a...
Sep 13, 20241 min read


4th Annual BENEFIT Sidewalk Sale
Join South Midwood neighbors on Saturday, October 5, 2024 from 10am - 2pm and shop to you drop while raising money to help support the...
Sep 12, 20241 min read


SMP PLANT SWAP
Please join us May 19th, 10 – 12, at the backyard driveway of 2104 Glenwood Road (corner of 21st) for the annual SMP Plant Swap. Kindly...
Apr 24, 20241 min read


Spreading Pollinator Tips at BBG
The great news is, interest is high about learning to garden in support of pollinators, as a recent class at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden...
Apr 16, 20241 min read


Flatbush Y Seniors plant with Pollinators
On a chilly March day, Silver Sneakers participants and staff at the Flatbush Y got a jump start on the growing season. Using recycled...
Apr 16, 20241 min read
Pollinators for Pollinators: 2024 Planning Report
On Sunday, 2/11, twenty Pollinators joined the annual planning meeting. The conversation and energy reinforced how much the Pollinators...
Feb 20, 20242 min read


Hummingbirds in South Midwood!
For 3 weeks now, a female Ruby Throated Hummingbird has been snacking in my garden. Her favorite food seems to be the nectar of the...
Sep 30, 20231 min read


Leaf Bins For Order!!
Want to compost your leaves and create a nutrient-rich soil amendment? A leaf bin will help! And Pollinator John Webber will build your...
Sep 14, 20231 min read
Volunteer Opportunities Abound
Fall is coming and it's time to roll up your sleeves and turn your good intentions and climate anxiety into ACTION! Fr 9/15/23 Post...
Sep 12, 20231 min read


March to End Fossil Fuels
Make your voice heard against climate change! Join other Pollinators and climate activists from across the country on Sunday, September...
Sep 5, 20231 min read


Hydrant Access Simplifies Watering
This summer has been wet! In fact, as I write this, there is a torrential summer storm underway. Thankfully, it has not been necessary...
Jul 25, 20231 min read
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