Greening Vacant Land with Native Plants as Bee Habitat
September 15, 3:00pm • Explore the Cleveland Pocket Prairie Project, a network of 64 vacant lots planted with eight distinct plant communities across eight neighborhoods within the City of Cleveland. Learn how this project examines the potential of vacant land to address biodiversity loss, unequal distribution of greenspace, and options for long-term vacant land management. Find out how these pocket prairie habitats enhance the beauty of neighborhoods while providing habitat for beneficial wildlife including insect pollinators and predators that consume pest insects.