Pathways Arboretum

04/22/2025

We have two new swan friends at Pathways Arboretum in Crete Township Illinois!

04/14/2025

Beautiful pink moon at Pathways Arboretum in Crete Township Illinois!

04/07/2025

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Bee balm can be used fresh as a pretty pink garnish or dried and used as an herb. Aside from an herb, both the leaves and flowers make a lovely tea and can also be used for infusions such as liqueur, ice cream, vinegar, syrup, flower jelly, and more!

Do it for the bees.

04/01/2025

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SAVE THE BEES 🥹

03/10/2025

03/03/2025

Good information!

𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗧: 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘆𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗽 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝗽𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀! 🐝

𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐂𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐅𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐒:
- 80% of native bees nest in dead plant stems
- One stem can house up to 20 pollinator larvae
- Early cleanup destroys 6 months of bee development
- Native bees are worth $2000 per yard in pollination

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭'𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 "𝐌𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐲" 𝐘𝐚𝐫𝐝:

1. Hidden Residents:
- Mason bee cocoons
- Leafcutter bee nests
- Native wasp larvae
- Beneficial predator eggs

2. Critical Areas to Protect:
🌿 Hollow plant stems
🍂 Leaf litter piles
🌱 Standing perennials
🌸 Seed heads

3. How to Help:
- Wait until May to clean up
- Leave 15" stem heights
- Create brush piles
- Mark pollinator areas

𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐍:
✅ Stop all cleanup until 50°F consistent temps
✅ Bundle and store cut stems
✅ Create "pollinator corners"
✅ Educate your neighbors

𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑:
𝐀 𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐲 𝐲𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦!

12/19/2024

Congratulations & thank you for your service!

12/19/2024

12/19/2024

Engagement & Save the Date Photos in December!

10/18/2024

Fall is here!

09/14/2024

Todays wedding at Pathways Arboretum!
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09/05/2024

Please Join Serendipity Yoga for a day in nature at Pathways Arboretum, Crete II!

08/31/2024

A perfect day for Quinceanera photos at Pathways Arboretum!

08/31/2024

A perfect day for Quinceanera pictures at Pathways Arboretum!