Planting for Pollinators Event Held at Fort Street Bridge Park

On Wednesday morning, June 23, a collection of non-profit and community organizations, along with industrial partners, volunteers, and community members descended on the Fort Street Bridge Park in Detroit to observe National Pollinator Week by planting some native pollinator-friendly plants in the park's rain garden. This year National Pollinator Week was observed June 21 to 27.

Brian Yopp, Director or Programs and Operations for Motor Cities National Heritage Area, a non-profit corporation focused on promoting southeast Michigan's automotive and labor heritage, said organizing the event was a...