A Permanent Pollinator Habitat in Serenbe’s Wildflower Meadow

This week, we’re talking about a very exciting new endeavor here at Serenbe: the Wildflower Meadow Restoration Project. Over the next 18 months, the iconic meadow connecting the Inn at Serenbe to the wider community is set to undergo an incredible transformation into a permanent community of native plants that will serve as a protected pollinator and wildlife habitat. Guiding us through it all are Rob Kirsch and Thomas Peters. Rob is a longtime resident of Serenbe and is the Chair of the Art Farm’s Environmental Council, which has spearheaded several important sustainability initiatives over the last few years. Thomas is leading the project in his role as Serenbe’s Director of Landscape and Natural Resources.

In this conversation, Monica & Garnie chat with Rob & Thomas about the importance of native plants & pollinator habitats, the potency of controlled burning, and their hopes that the Wildflower Restoration Project will serve as an inspirational model for similar projects throughout the Southeast.

Shownotes

• Serenbe Events
• The Wildflower Restoration Project
• The Art Farm Environmental Council
• Bee City USA
• Serenbe Farms
• Compost at Serenbe Farms
• Serenbe Stories: Pollinators, Songbirds, and Creepy Crawlies with Thomas Peters (S7 Ep.10)