Solana Beach SeaWeeders, council members open new pollinator garden
Solana Beach Mayor Lesa Heebner and council members cut the ribbon to commemorate the new pollinator garden.
(Luke Harold)
June 27, 2021 4:03 PM PT
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With orange and black monarch butterflies fluttering in the background, Solana Beach City Council members and the SeaWeeders Garden Club cut the ribbon to mark the opening of a new pollinator garden along the east wall of the La Colonia Community Center on June 24.
The new garden, which was planted in April, is part of the Mayors’ Monarch Pledge to support the dwindling monarch butterfly population.
“The idea here is to have a diverse array of milkweed for monarchs, which are endangered, and other nectar plants that attract not only butterflies but also bees, hummingbirds, other kinds of pollinators,” said Kathleen Drummond, president of the SeaWeeders.
Print Vista Community Clinic has been giving out fresh and boxed food to support the health of patients and community members in need through food distributions for more than a decade. Since the onset of the pandemic, food distribution has increased and is offered up to four times a week, based on need, thanks to a number of local groups and nonprofits ranging from Feeding San Diego, Poder Popular and Coastal along with grants to the clinic. Diapers are also currently available, in various sizes. Parents and guardians of babies and young children can request a box of diapers when they call to schedule their food pick-up. To make an appointment, call (760) 631-5000 ext. 7014.
On Saturday, Dec. 19 the Solana Beach Civic and Historical Society will sponsor a food drive to benefit Solana Beach families that have been economically devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Many in the community have lost their jobs or have had their work hours shortened and need the help of the community to get by. Members of the board of the Civic and Historical Society will be in the La Colonia parking lot at 715 Valley Avenue from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 19. People will be able to drive through the parking lot and leave their donations with the Historical Society. The food collected will be given to the La Colonia Community Foundation which will give out the food on Sunday, Dec. 20.