Bee Committee

Franklin Park is a Bee City USA

The Village of Franklin Park has been certified as a Bee City USA affiliate, joining other cities in working to improve the environment for pollinators.

Research has shown that up to 40% of pollinator species on earth are at risk of extinction because of habitat loss, pesticide use, and climate disruption. The Village recognizes the importance of sustaining pollinators and is working to make Franklin Park more pollinator friendly.

More Info:Franklin_Park_Becomes_An_Affiliate_of_Bee_City_USA

 Photo: Larry Zucker

VOFP BEE CITY ordinance: Ordinance 7-13-21

WHAT IS A BEE CITY? https://beecityusa.org/about/

LEARN MORE ABOUT NATIVE BEES AND POLLINATORS: 

https://xerces.org/sites/default/files/publications/18-014.pdf

Photo: Larry Zucker

With these plants in your yard, you'll bring your garden to life and create a pollinator paradise where bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects can thrive!
 Midwest native plants for pollinators and beneficial insects

LEARN MORE ABOUT NATIVE ILLINOIS PLANTS FOR POLLINATORS:

https://westcook.wildones.org/
https://monarchjointventure.org/

INFORMATIVE VIDEOS ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF NATIVE BEES AND INSECTS:

Douglas Tallamy video ‘Sustainable Landscaping’: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTbPNwNIoLs 

Douglas Tallamy video: Bringing Nature Home: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEhl2ZwzCr4 

Native Bumble Bees in Your Yard Webinar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnZ44gdRbuQ