Celebrate Pollinator Week In Whitby

Pollinator Week (June 16 to 22) is a time to celebrate the important role pollinators like bees, birds, bats, and butterflies play in our local ecosystem and in supporting global food production.

As a designated Bee City and a member of the Mayors Monarch Pledge, Whitby is committed to protecting pollinators and their habitat. There are several fun activities for residents to take part in during Pollinator Week, including:

1. Attend a LEAF Community Stewardship Event

Venue: Rosedale Park (265 Rosedale Dr, Whitby)

Date: June 21, 2025

Time: 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Celebrate Pollinator Week by helping us maintain the urban forest in Whitby. Get outside and give back to nature by helping us remove invasive species and apply mulch to native trees and shrubs at our existing tree planting site in Rosedale Park. The event is held rain or shine. Participants are asked to bring a water bottle and gardening gloves. Register now.

2. Visit one of the Town’s pollinator gardens

Check out the Town’s interactive Parks map to locate pollinator gardens. Find one near you to visit and encounter bees, butterflies, and other pollinators up close. Simply open the map and apply the “pollinator garden” filter.

3. Plant your own native garden

Pollinators love diverse gardens with native plants. They are also a gardener’s dream as they require less water than non-native plants. Learn more about the types of native plants that are best for Whitby pollinators.

4. Participate in Bumble Bee Watch

Did you know you can help track and conserve North America’s bumblebees by reporting sightings through the Bumble Bee Watch App? Take a photo of a bumblebee, log in and upload your photo, identify your species and have your sighting verified by an expert. Your participation will help researchers track the bumblebee population.

5. Plant a tree for a pollinator

The Town offers plants, trees and shrubs at a subsidized price through our Backyard Tree Planting Program with LEAF. Learn more.

Quick Facts

• As a designated Bee City and a member of the Mayors Monarch Pledge, Whitby is committed to protecting pollinators and their habitat through action and education.

Learn more about the Town’s Eco-Friendly Initiatives.

Happy Pollinator Week, Whitby!