Over the last 5+ years Lanark County has been using native wildflower seed from Northern Wildflowers Inc. to restore pollinator habitat on roadsides following invasive species control. Previously these sections of road were infested with Wild Parsnip, but after several years of controlling the noxious and invasive weed Lanark County has restored these roadsides with pollinator habitat. The pollinator habitat is full of diverse, flowering plants that are great for pollinators. Residents love to see the showy, colourful displays along the roadside in the summertime. The pollinator habitat provides services like flood control, water filtration and carbon storage in the soil to support climate resiliency. Full roadside with flowering plants also hold the space and slow down the spread of invasive species, providing natural control method.

Lanark County relies on the quality native seed provided by Northern Wildflowers to create these biodiverse roadsides with habitat for pollinators. The expertise and professional services provided by Northern Wildflowers has always been exceptional and very reliable.

Lakehead Region Conservation Authority envisions healthy riparian habitat alongside the Neebing-McIntyre Floodway in Thunder Bay; a bank brimming with life, native plants, and the pollinators, birds, and wildlife they attract.

Waterways are like highways for our wild relatives, by adding naturalized space in these areas we offer shelter, food, nesting, and breeding habitat for many species. Thanks to the seed mix from Northern Wildflowers, we’ve started to diversify habitat and fight back against invasive species overwhelming the area.

This area was seeded last year, and the difference is incredible! Mason bee boxes made by local Grade 7 students, installed last fall, were filled with nests this year – we’ll have to add more!