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Pollination

Join the Woodinville Partners in Pollination Initiative!

 

Signup for Wine Barrel Planter

Pollinators play a vital role in the health and stability of ecosystems on a local and global scale. When thinking about pollinators one might think of bees alone, but pollinators can be bees, butterflies, birds, bats, or any small animal that transports pollen. When considering the services they provide and the role they play in biodiverse ecosystems, it is clear that supporting pollinators is in our best interest. In order to do this, there are several straightforward steps we as community members can take to increase pollinator health and habitat.

1. Increase native pollinator-friendly plant species within the city.
2. Partner with local businesses and organizations to help promote pollinators.
3. Rally community support.

Partners in Pollination: Woodinville is a community alliance that represents the City of Woodinville, 21 Acres, Pollinator Pathway NW, Woodinville Rotary and Woodinville Garden Club. Our purpose is to raise awareness throughout Woodinville about the benefits of choosing native plant species when considering what to plant in yards, gardens, and containers.

In 2024, we are giving businesses the opportunity to rent and maintain a planter barrel filled with native and flowering plants that can be a friendly habitat for pollinators.

Details

1. Each 27-inch planter is made from reclaimed wine barrels from Columbia Winery.
2. The half-barrels are fitted with a user-friendly watering mechanism and stocked with a blend of native and showy plants that are beneficial to local pollinators.
3. The plants are sourced from Oxbow Farms, Hima Nursery and several other area nurseries.
4. The barrels will be set up and planted by volunteers in mid-late April.
5. In the Fall, Pollinator Pathway volunteers will remove spent flowers and add Winter interest.
6. Each barrel will contain a Pollinator Pathway NW sign with a QR code. The corresponding website will help you identify the plants involved in the project.
7. Each wine barrel planter costs $150.

Your Responsibility

1. You are responsible for watering the containers weekly (up to 5 gallons may be needed).
2. If your business is located within the City of Woodinville, your site will need to be in alignment with city requirements for pedestrian space. Reach out to Alana Winston, Community Engagement Coordinator at AlanaW@ciwoodinville.wa.us regarding pedestrian right of way issues.
3. If you encounter vandalism, a watering system issue, or any problems with the plants, it is your responsibility to contact the team at PiPWoodinville@gmail.com.

Sign up for Your Wine Barrel Pollinator Planter

1. Complete the Partners in Pollination Form.
2. Provide your business name and the address where you would like the barrel placed.
3. When you’ve completed the form, you will be directed back to this page to complete your payment of $150 to secure your wine barrel planter. Please provide your ‘business name’ and ‘pollinator wine barrel’ in the special instructions field.
   

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If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to the Partners in Pollination team at PiPWoodinville@gmail.com.