Last November several club members participated in a native pollinator plant rescue from St. Paul’s Cathedral Garden at the congregation’s request, because of plumbing issues in the building. These plants have been re-homed to the Towpath Garden at the Niagara River in downtown Buffalo. This area is part of BSR’s Adopt-A-Trail Greenway Initiative and close to two residential apartment buildings. In late April, four Rotarians moved 7 yards of fine compost to begin the garden. These volunteers were so efficient we had to call off four other Rotarians from our club who were available to assist later in the day. Rotarians are movers and shakers!On May 4, members will install 235 additional native plants. These are all perennial plants that will provide, in every season, a visual feast for humans and an attractive forage area for migratory birds and pollinators. We are excited to plant and maintain this important conservation area.
Buffalo Sunrise Rotarians Timothy Priano (president-elect), Denis Lefebrve, and Barbara Ochterski assisted, as well as Wally Ochterski from RC West Seneca.
PHOTOS: TOP - Timothy, Barbara, Denis; BOTTOM - Timothy, Wally, Denis
- Barbara Ochterski
