Bee City USA

In November of 2023, the City of Cleveland joined the Bee City USA Affiliate Program.  Thinking globally and acting locally, Bee City USA provides a framework for communities to work together to conserve native pollinators by increasing the abundance of native plants, providing nest sites, and reducing the use of pesticides.

Bee City USA affiliates make commitments to conserve native pollinators, laid out in a resolution adopted by the local city council. City staff and community members work together to carry out these commitments and make their city a better place for pollinators. Incorporated cities, towns, counties, and communities across the United States are invited to make these commitments and become Bee City USA affiliates.

Resolution 2023-44 Bee City USA

BEE CITY USA WEBSITE

Pollinator Friendly Native Plant List

Pollinator-Friendly Activities: Tuesday, April 23rd, 2024 at Noon at Fletcher Park - Please join us for Cleveland's first Bee City event! The City of Cleveland's Tree Board/Bee Committee will be celebrating Arbor Day at Fletcher Park and will also be installing a pollinator-friendly garden in the park. 

For more information about our Cleveland Affiliate Program, contact:
Kevin Stewart, Local BEE CITY USA Liaison
kstewart@clevelandtn.gov

Committee Members
Clark Taylor
Jo Benjamin
Amy Banks (MainStreet)
Dale Hughes (Council)
Will Jones
Dennis Epperson
Tim Henderson (CU)
Matt Coleman
Milan Blake