Temecula Valley Rose Society Seeks Support For New Pollinator Garden

The following is a Jan. 30, 2024, news release from the Temecula Valley Rose Society:

TEMECULA, CA — Local non-profit, the Temecula Valley Rose Society (TVRS) is creating a Pollinator Garden at the Rose Haven Heritage Garden. The goal of the new Pollinator Garden is to utilize native plants that attract local pollinators benefiting gardens, farms, and vineyards throughout the Temecula Valley. The Pollinator Garden will strive for conservation and preservation of both plants and pollinators. TVRS is looking for the support of the community to create this new space to benefit the region!

The Pollinator Garden will be the newest section to be developed in 2024 with a global message of caring for the earth by incorporating land-use practices known as permaculture, increasing habitat, improving soil, air, water, productivity, and health. This garden will include bird, butterfly, bee, insect, and bat habitats attracting these pollinators to the many SoCal native plant species that will be showcased. The layout will address water capture and erosion control with rock-lined basins meandering throughout, enhanced by four walking bridges, Zuni bowls, and educational signs explaining the benefits of this type of purposeful landscaping design. A new Education Area will include benches for presentations and seminars to learn more about these features. Both past and future garden additions serve to educate and promote global issues that affect us all, including soil and water sustainability, the pollination of our plants and the health of our wildlife.

Donations can be made directly on the TVRS website at: https://www.temeculavalleyrosesociety.org/fundraising-new-projects/ Options include buying a brick for $250, as well as several different levels of donors, including Butterfly Gold Plaque Donor $150, Bee Silver Plaque Donor $100, Bat Copper Plaque Donor $50. Additional sponsorship opportunities and recognition are available for larger donors. The fundraising goal is $50,000 for this project. The bricks and plaques will be displayed (with a customized name and message available) in the new Pollinator Garden.

Donations made January 1st until March 31st, will be matched by a local donor up to $10,000. All donations to support the pollinator garden are tax deductible.

“Community support has helped us tremendously as we grow our Rose Haven Heritage Garden,” said Rebecca Weersing, President of the Temecula Valley Rose Society. “This donation opportunity is wonderful for people looking to give a special gift to a loved one. Helping to support our new Pollinator Garden makes a direct impact on our community,” said Weersing. “We are excited about this new addition to the garden and how it will not only help our environment, but will also be a place for educational programs, and a perfect spot to stop and admire pollinators at work!”

Residents will be invited to visit the new Pollinator Garden once it is completed in the summer of 2024. Construction of the Garden is expected to start this spring. The Rose Haven Heritage Garden is located at 30592 Jedediah Smith Road, Temecula, CA 92592

About the Temecula Valley Rose Society

Founded in 1991, the Temecula Valley Rose Society is affiliated with the Ameri­can Rose Society. As a nonprofit, public benefit corporation, our purpose is to encourage the appreciation, study, display, and cultivation of roses. The Temecula Valley Rose Society endeavors to build community connections through nature, and schedules educational seminars and demonstra­tions throughout the year for children, families, and rose garden enthusiasts. Since 2005, TVRS has owned and operated the Rose Haven Heritage Garden, 3.4 acres of land. For more information, to donate, or book an event, please visit https://www.temeculavalleyrosesociety.org