TILLES PARK POLLINATOR GARDEN

Your neighborhood park has a special part to play in the survival of our pollinators. St Louis is uniquely positioned at the confluence of two major rivers, and biodiversity from the east and west collide here. Our city is also on the migratory path of many important species such as the Monarch butterfly. According to SLU Billiken Bee Lab, we have more native bee diversity inside the city than anywhere on the North American continent. Even so, SLU research shows that bee populations and species diversity are lowest around Tilles Park in part due to well-manicured lawns that provide little to no functional habitat. The plants and flowers that make up this beautiful installation provide vital food and habitat. And as they are native to this area they require no additional resources once established. As you walk the paths look for bees and butterflies foraging in the wildflower meadow and celebrate that nature is rebounding!