Learn more about some of the plants in the garden by clicking on the link below:
Plant Descriptions 08 01 2024
To Learn Much More About Pollination and Pollinators Visit:
http://rochestermi.org/pollinators and https://pollinators.msu.edu/
Additional Resources:
https://www.canr.msu.edu/nativeplants/
http://nwf.org/nativeplantfinder
The Friends of the Paint Creek Trail and the Paint Creek Trailways Commission worked together to install a pollinator garden along the Paint Creek Trail about 1/4 mile north of Tienken. Ray Wiegand’s Nursery designed the garden.
See news article https://www.candgnews.com/news/new-garden-brings-pollinators-to-paint-creek-trail-118146
Work began in the Fall of 2019, with final planting done on June 17, 2020.
Click below to learn more about the design plan.
Moutrie Pollinator Garden Design
There has been much attention given to the needs of pollinators, bees, birds, and butterflies, particularly the Monarch Butterfly. The garden features low-maintenance, native plants in support of pollinators. A similar garden has been installed recently in the Rochester Park near the sundial.
The Moutrie Pollinator Garden is named after the late David Moutrie, a teacher, environmentalist, and an active supporter of the Paint Creek Trail.
Visit Rochester Pollinators to learn more about pollinator gardens.
Financial support for the installation of the garden was provided by:
- Moutrie Family & Friends
- Rochester Junior Women’s Club
- Community Foundation of Greater Rochester
- Sammy C. & Betty R. Cupp Foundation Fund
- WCI Contractors
- Family of Coach Michelle Miller
- Family of Stella Moulton
- Audubon Bird Society
- Ray Wiegand’s Nursery
- The Preede Foundation
- Dolores Barry
- Tim Moutrie
- Dean Fitzpatrick
- Patricia Klos
- Bradley & Barbara Barnes
- Stephanie Dueweke
- Judith & Walter Peregon
- Alaina Campbell
- Marilyn Trent
About David Moutrie
David Moutrie served as Bike Patroler until his retirement in 2012, but was quickly identified as “Trail Ambassador”. All loved his dedication to the trail. Sadly, David passed away suddenly shortly after retirement.