Pollinator pathways are pesticide-free corridors of native plants that provide habitat & nutrients for pollinators & other small wildlife. These pathways create an opportunity for people to engage with nature in a meaningful way & to contribute to beautiful, climate appropriate landscapes.

Pollinator Pathway Map

You can contribute to this community mapping project. Are you growing native pollinator habitat? Add your garden! Add all the pollinator habitats you know. Share details about what is growing that these habitats. Please help us grow this resource for pollinators and people.

Pollinator Pathway Benefits

Pollinator Pathways: Networks of small, private, or public gardens (like backyard gardens or boulevards) that are pesticide-free and native plant-rich. It is a grass-roots, community-based movement that links these spots to create a “path” for pollinators.

Pollinator Corridors: Generally refers to a continuous “belt” or strip of land, such as a, prairie strip, or greenway designed to connect larger, separate natural habitats.

Key benefits of pollinator pathways:

• Habitat Restoration & Connectivity: By linking small, fragmented green spaces like yards and parks, these pathways allow pollinators to travel safely between habitats to forage and nest.
• Biodiversity Support: They support a wider variety of native pollinators, including endangered species, by providing diverse, chemical-free food sources.
• Environmental & Climate Benefits: Native plants used in these pathways are typically drought-tolerant, reduce the need for pesticides and fertilizers, prevent soil erosion, and increase carbon sequestration.
• Agricultural and Food Security: Pollinators directly support food production, with many local crops and wildflowers depending on them for survival.
• Community Engagement: These projects provide educational opportunities and foster community engagement, allowing homeowners to turn lawns into “stepping stones” for wildlife.

Resources

Article: Pollinators Corridors in Green Bay (Green Bay Botanical Gardens)

Local Pollinator Habitat Supporters

Little Sweet Flower Farm
Little Sweet Flower Farm is a family-owned flower farm and Wisconsin native plant nursery in Larsen, WI, rooted in land stewardship and guided by nature.

Wild Ones – Fox Valley Area
Wild Ones Fox Valley Area (WOFVA) continues to celebrate and promote the use of native plants in home and civic landscaping.  We lead the natural landscaping movement in exploring, teaching, and changing the practice of gardening to include the use of native plants.  Join them in helping to restore our natural world. WOFVA serves Calumet, Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Outagamie, Waushara, Waupaca and Winnebago counties.

Urban Ecology Oshkosh
Urban Ecology Oshkosh is a grassroots group dedicated to environmental education, ecological restoration, and inclusive community building in Northeast Wisconsin.

Sustain Greenville
Sustain Greenville is a volunteer organization that promotes eco-friendly activities that support a sustainable environment. They sponsor the Sustain Greenville Farmers’ Market and several recycling and educational events. You are invited and encouraged to get involved and participate!

Grow Native Greenville
Grow Native Greenville advocates, provides accessibility and creates action for native plants.

CERV Hortonville
CERV, Community Environmental Restoration Volunteers, is an organization focused on doing small, hands on, environmental restoration and educational projects to serve the Hortonville and surrounding communities

Heckrodt Wetland Reserve
Heckrodt Wetland Reserve is a 91-acre urban nature reserve with habitats including forested wetland, cattail marsh, open water, created prairie, open field, and upland forest. Persisting despite the urbanization that continues to grow around it, the Reserve is home to numerous species of reptiles, amphibians, and mammals. Migrating songbirds and waterfowl nest and feed in its protection.

Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance
Founded in 1991, Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance has over 34 years of experience protecting the basin. There’s a lot of work to do, but we are making progress toward our goals of clean, healthy water. Your support makes a difference, whether you make changes at home, volunteer in the community, or make a financial donation.

Wisconsin Farmers Union
Wisconsin Farmers Union, a member-driven organization, is committed to enhancing the quality of life for family farmers, rural communities, and all people through educational opportunities, cooperative endeavors, and civic engagement.