As a Bee City USA Affiliate, the City of Gastonia and Keep Gastonia Beautiful are thinking globally and acting locally, to conserve native pollinators by increasing the abundance of native plants, providing nest sites, and reducing the use of pesticides.
Click on the pictures below to be taken to valuable resources and information on protecting our pollinators.
North Carolina Native Plant Society is...
https://ncwildflower.org/native-plant-handouts-gardening/
Criteria for Pollinator-Friendly Garden Certification
Information on pollinator protection
Beneficial Plantings for Pollinators
Integrated Pest Management
Applicable Usage for Municipal Staff and Homeowners
Integrated Pest Management Resource
Pest Management information from NC Extension Office
Gaston County Beekeepers Association
Wondering how to remove swarms from your property????
Check out this list of local beekeepers that can help!
Join Gaston County Beekeepers President, Burton Beasley as we explore all about bees!
Offices for Keep Gastonia Beautiful are located at the Garland Municipal Business Center at 150 S. York Street on the second floor.
Contact Information:
Garland Municipal Business Center
150 S. York Street, Gastonia, NC 28052
(PO Box 1748, Gastonia, NC 28053-1748)
704.869.1047 (business)
704.866.6067 (fax)