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Connecting Prospect Park and Green-Wood Cemetery, One Garden at a Time
Hello, Seeley Street friends and neighbors!
Hello, Seeley Street friends and neighbors!
Our neighborhood is uniquely situated between two of Brooklyn’s most important urban wildlife habitats: Prospect Park and Green-Wood Cemetery. Together, these green spaces support a remarkable variety of pollinators, including native bees, butterflies, moths, and even hummingbirds.
Because Seeley Street is one of the few blocks in Windsor Terrace that stretches continuously between these two habitats, we have an opportunity to help connect them by creating a neighborhood Pollinator Corridor.
By planting pollinator-friendly native plants in our backyards, tree beds, decks, balconies, and window boxes, we can create a network of food and habitat that supports wildlife while making our block more beautiful and resilient.
Our Vision
Our Vision
Imagine walking down Seeley Street and seeing native flowers blooming from spring through fall, butterflies moving from garden to garden, birds feeding among native plants, and neighbors working together to support a healthier urban ecosystem. Together, we can create a greener, more connected street that benefits both people and wildlife.
Why a Pollinator Corridor?
Why a Pollinator Corridor?
Pollinators—including native bees, butterflies, moths, beetles, and hummingbirds—play an essential role in healthy ecosystems. They help flowering plants reproduce, support birds and other wildlife, and contribute to the health of our parks and green spaces. Unfortunately, pollinator populations have declined significantly due to habitat loss, pesticide use, and climate change. One way communities can help is by creating pollinator corridors: networks of gardens and planting areas that provide food and habitat as pollinators move through the landscape.
Seeley Street is uniquely positioned to serve as one of these connections. By planting native flowers in backyards, tree beds, window boxes, stoops, balconies, and other shared spaces, we can create a chain of habitat that helps connect Prospect Park and Green-Wood Cemetery while supporting biodiversity right here in Windsor Terrace.
Every planting—no matter how small—can contribute to the corridor.
No Yard? No problem
No Yard? No problem
You don't need a large garden to participate. Pollinator-friendly plants can thrive in:
Tree beds
Window boxes
Front stoops
Containers on decks or balconies
Small backyard gardens
Shared community spaces
Every planting helps.
Pollinator Corridor in Action
Pollinator Corridor in Action
The Seeley Street Pollinator Corridor is already beginning to take shape.
Several neighbors are already planting native flowers and creating habitat for pollinators. Over the coming months, we'll be installing temporary Pollinator Corridor signs at participating locations to help highlight these efforts and make the growing network of pollinator-friendly spaces visible throughout the block.
These signs are intended to celebrate local stewardship, spark conversations, and inspire additional participation. As more neighbors get involved, we'll continue expanding the corridor one planting at a time.
Get Involved!
Get Involved!
We're building a network of neighbors who care about pollinators, native plants, and the ecological health of our block. Whether you'd like to plant native flowers, adopt a tree bed, share gardening knowledge, help organize activities, learn more about pollinator-friendly gardening, or simply stay informed, we'd love to hear from you.
Completing the survey does not commit you to future involvement. You're welcome to simply share your thoughts and stay informed about the project.
UPCOMING
UPCOMING
Come visit us at the Seeley Street Block Party in September, where we'll have a table with information about the Pollinator Corridor, native plants, and ways to get involved.
Resources
Interested in learning more?
Books
Nature's Best Hope by Douglas Tallamy
Where to Buy Native Plants
Lowlands Nursery (Gowanus Canal Conservancy)
Shannon's Nursery
Lowe's Garden Center
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Google Sites
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