Dallas Public Library Pollinator Garden

Development and installation of a native plant pollinator garden on the fifth-floor balcony, south side of the Dallas Public Library Central Branch building, which serves as a habitat for pollinators and a demonstration garden for outreach and education. In 2022, added a garden at the Renner Frankford Branch.

Volunteers advise and assist with design, installation and maintenance of the garden, as well as participate in education and outreach events. Central Branch NTMN lead – Barbara Cohen. Renner Frankford Branch NTMN lead – Ruth Hewes

Dallas Public Library, J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
1515 Young St.
Dallas, TX 75201

Renner Frankford Branch
6400 Frankford Rd.
Dallas, TX 75252

2023 Activities – 4 volunteers with 119 hours of service performed (all sites)

• Frankford Renner Branch:
  • Winter and spring maintenance included trimming, mulching and hand watering.
  • In May 2023 more native pollinator plants, including milkweed plants, were added.
  • In June through September 2023 the garden was hand watered 3 times per week because of the extreme heat and lack of rain. The sprinkler system is still not working.  Plants were trimmed as needed.
  • This is the first or second year for many of the plants so they are still getting established and need extra care.
  • Library staff reported much public interest in the garden, which is located at the entrance to the building.
  • A binder with photos of plants and animals in the garden, lists of native pollinator plants, list of resources, and a timeline of garden events is located inside the library next to the seed library.
  • Plant labels in the garden is a goal for 2024