Be a good neighbor to struggling pollinators like bees, butterflies and hummingbirds by turning your outdoor space into a pollinator garden with native trees and plants. Ontario native plants are so well adapted to our climate, they’re basically able to care for themselves once established, which is why they grow naturally in the wild. Many are perennials, so you can continue to enjoy them year after year. Stop using pesticides. Provide shallow water areas for pollinators and put a few rocks in the dish so small bees can get a drink without drowning. Pollinators will thank you for the safe haven of habitat and food. Whether it is a milkweed that will help Monarch butterflies, or an Oak that can support over 500 different species, growing a native plant has positive outcomes for local biodiversity. Plant a Native Plant | Carolinian Canada