Trees & Bees
The Trees & Bees Committee is charged with landscape and pollinator projects around Bangor.
The committee is responsible for planting trees, creating gardens, and finding new opportunities to make our community more friendly for pollinators.
Current Projects
Spring Tree Planting - Friday, May 10, 2024 - 9am to 12pm
We are planting 17 new street trees at the intersection of Hammond, Ohio, High, and Clinton Streets to enhance aesthetics, provide shade, and improve pedestrian safety. We're also creating a native edible/medicinal fruit hedge at the Good of the Hive Mural on Park Street.
World Bee Day Celebration & Planting - Monday, May 20, 2024 - 10am to 12pm
We are celebrating World Bee Day by planting 18 native edible/medicinal trees & shrubs to help pollinators on Park Street in front of the Good of the Hive mural.
No Mow May / Leave the Leaves Signs
Show your participation in No Mow May and support pollinators by purchasing a No Mow May Yardsign. These reverseable signs are locally designed and locally printed. They can be ordered online and picked up locally at the Rock & Art Shop in Bangor.
Making Bangor A Bee City USA
We’re working to make Bangor become a Bee City USA. This program recognizes, supports, and encourages pollinator conservation in cities, towns, and counties.
Completed Projects
Apple Tree Pruning Demonstration - Friday, March 22, 2024
In collaboration with UMaine Cooperative Extension and Friends Of Lower Kenduskeag Stream, we offered a free apple tree pruning demonstration on March 22, 2024.
Native Plant Winder Seed Sewing Workshop - Friday, January 19, 2024
In collaboration with UMaine Cooperative Extension and the Bangor Public Library, we offered a free seed sewing workshop with native Lupine on January 19, 2024.
Park & Center St. Tree Planting
We planted six new trees at the intersection of Park and Center Streets to enhance aesthetics, provide shade, and improve pedestrian safety.
You can support future tree plantings by sponsoring a tree to be planted in spring 2024.
How You Can Help
Attend a committee meeting
The Bees & Trees Committee meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the month from 4:30 - 5:30 pm in Downtown Bangor.
Volunteer
Whether you're an experienced gardener or just someone who's interested in making spaces more beautiful, we can use your help!
Sponsor a tree
Support our planting projects by sponsoring a tree with our Buy Bangor a Tree campaign.
Donate
Your tax-deductible donation will help us bring our next public art project to life.