The Third Annual Bee A Hero Contest Opens June 20
Bee City Kawartha Lakes is excited to launch its third annual challenge. The Bee A Hero Contest is an opportunity across Kawartha Lakes to help improve the quality and abundance of habitats for native pollinators.
“The contest has had a great couple of years,” commented Pat Warren, Chair of Bee City Kawartha Lakes. “We’ve seen a variety of gardens, from seasoned to new gardeners. This year we’re looking forward to keeping the momentum going by expanding our Bee City community and network of gardens. The challenge is open to all residents of Kawartha Lakes and everyone can play a role in protecting and preserving our local pollinators.”
The contest is open from June 20 to August 31, 2022. All you need to do is take a before picture of your garden or container when it’s planted, an after picture once it has grown and upload your photos to our online submission form. Both old and new gardens can enter. Winners will be chosen at the end of the summer and awarded in the fall.
There are a variety of planting tips and aids to follow to help you start planning your garden. For more information on planting tips, please visit the Kawartha Lakes Bee City website for a variety of resources to assist with gardening. Contestants are required to include at least one of the pollinator aids listed under pollinator-friendly gardens on the website.
Prizes will be awarded across a few categories, including:
Children’s Garden (12 and younger)
Adults Garden (13 and older)
Container Garden
Please submit any questions to beecitykawartha@gmail.com.
