The buzz is real! Middlesex Centre is joining Bee Cities across Canada, pledging to protect pollinators and their habitats.
Council endorsed Middlesex Centre’s Bee City Canada Community designation at their meeting on September 17, 2025. The designation highlights the municipality’s ongoing commitment to protecting pollinators and promoting biodiversity through habitat creation, education, and community celebration.
Pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and other insects play a vital role in sustaining ecosystems and supporting agriculture. However, their populations are declining due to habitat loss, pesticide use, climate change, and disease. As a Bee City, Middlesex Centre will take meaningful action to support pollinator health, including:
- Developing a Municipal Pollinator Habitat Plan
- Celebrating Pollinator Week annually in June
- Promoting its Bee City status through signage and online updates
- Submitting annual reports to maintain its designation
This initiative builds on the municipality’s existing pollinator-protection efforts, including its role as a signatory to the Mayors’ Monarch Pledge, a North American campaign to restore monarch butterfly habitats and raise public awareness about pollinators.
“Becoming a Bee City and our going support of the Mayors’ Monarch Pledge campaign are meaningful steps the municipality can take in protecting our natural environment and our agricultural systems,” comments Mayor Aina DeViet. “These efforts reflect our community’s values and our commitment to sustainability for future generations.”
Residents are encouraged to get involved by planting native species in their gardens, and by participating in future events that support pollinator conservation. Community groups like the Middlesex Centre Pollinator Team offer great resources on how to start gardening with pollinator-friendly plants.
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