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A ribbon-cutting for the restored wetland habitat at North Tonawanda Botanical Garden will take place at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20, at 1825 Sweeney St., North Tonawanda (across the street from the Deerwood Golf Course).
Join the North Tonawanda Botanical Garden Organization (NTBGO) at the ribbon-cutting of the restored wetland habitat, which was funded by a grant from DeGraff Medical Park and is, organizers said, “an example of how this habitat acts as a natural filter, removing pollutants and contaminants from runoff before reaching the creek.
“Stormwater generated during rain events collects many pollutants as it travels across impervious surfaces. Some pollutants suspended in stormwater include oil, gasoline, brake dust, salt, fertilizer, pesticides, and bacteria. Uncontrolled runoff of stormwater from the Tonawanda Creek watershed, including the land that makes up this Botanical Garden, flows into Tonawanda Creek, adding numerous pollutants to this important waterway.
“The area, once a depressed basin, now thrives with native perennial plants and shrubs native to Western New York. Ideally suited to this environment, these plants bloom at precise times, providing food for local pollinators like bees, butterflies and birds. Some of these plants also serve as a host for butterfly larvae, creating a vibrant ecosystem we are all a part of.”
The North Tonawanda Botanical Garden Organization leads and maintains the wetland restoration, which uses plants grown at the property's greenhouses.
1859 Whitehaven Road, Grand Island, NY 14072
Phone: 716-773-7676
Fax: 716-773-7190
