The Battle Hill Pollinator Habitat, Route 119, between Chatterton and Robertson Avenues in White Plains, boasts an impressive array of native plants, most notably: redbud, constellation dogwood, paper birch, serviceberry, oakleaf hydrangea, highbush blueberry, blue milkweed, butterfly weed, coneflower, New York aster and many more. It also includes a porous pathway made from 100% organic material: decomposed granite, limestone and crushed stone, three birdhouses and five benches for peaceful contemplation. Battle Hill Pollinator Habitat is a pollinator-friendly space that keeps the pollinator community diverse, healthy and beautiful for all to appreciate.
On Oct. 13, White Plains Mayor Tom Roach held a ribbon cutting ceremony to open the habitat to the public. He was joined by Assemblyman Chris Burdick and State Senators Peter Harckham and Shelley Mayer at the ceremony.
“The rewilding of a former parking lot to create a pollinator habitat in the Battle Hill neighborhood is an extraordinary accomplishment,” said Roach. “The Battle Hill Pollinator Habitat now
serves as a critical shelter and habitat for moths, butterflies, native bees, fireflies, beetles and hummingbirds and provides a place of respite for our residents. The city will continue to focus on identifying green initiatives and implementing them in an efficient and effective manner.”
