GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) – Phase two of an effort to attract bees, butterflies and other pollinators took place in Green Bay Tuesday.
Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary in partner with American Transmission Company’s Grow-Smart initiative, planted seeds along I-43, west of Danz Ave and east of Irwin Street.
Spokesperson Alissa Braatz with the transmission company explains what was in the seed mix.
“There are actually 18 different species of vegetation that are in this enhanced seed mix and there are a variation of wild grasses and native flowers,” said Braatz.
Braatz says it’s important to keep pollinators habitats alive and flourishing.
“Within the past several years species such as the monarch butterfly have endured significant population decline due to a loss in their habitat.”
The project started in 2015 and removed invasive species, such as buckthorn, from roughly six acres of land.
The planting on Tuesday took place over two acres of land.
“In the fall of this year we’ll look at whether or not there are any other invasives that are popping up through this native enhanced seed mix,” Braatz explained.
The new vegetation will be visible as early as this summer.
