Native Plants and Pollinators
There are many benefits to landscaping and gardening with native plants, including conserving water, protecting soil from erosion, creating habitat, and providing food for many different animals, including birds, pollinators, and small mammals. In addition, native plants are easy to grow and require minimal maintenance.
Several resources are available to help you plan your native plantings. Of course, you can always ask us for advice.
Why Native Species Matter: Audubon
https://www.audubon.org/content/why-native-plants-matter
Native Plant Resource Guide: Created for the town of Newtown, this guide has native plant suggestions for various local growing conditions.
link to PDF here: (native-plant-guide-2021)
U.S. Forest Service: Native Gardening
https://www.fs.usda.gov/wildflowers/Native_Plant_Materials/Native_Gardening/index.shtml
Town Hall Plant List
http://southburygardenclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/TownHallPlantList-1.pdf
USDA Plants Database: information on plants in the U.S.
Native Plants and Pollinators Educational Materials
The Club plants and maintains two pollinator gardens, one at Settlers Park and one next to Southbury Town Hall Green. Educational materials for elementary-aged children can be accessed online and borrowed from the club.
Link to PDF’s here:
Pollinator Educational Modules
Plant List for Town Hall Pollinator Garden
