May 2022 Ward 4 Report – Councillor Sean Chu

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Greetings Ward 4!

Did you know, Calgary’s drinking water is supplied by the Bow and Elbow watersheds, which face many pressures including a changing climate and growing population. You can help build resilient watersheds by creating a YardSmart yard. Use our new design guides to plant a beautiful garden bed that, once established, takes little time, effort, and water to maintain.

Designs include:

• Layouts and plant suggestions for all areas of your yard – sunny, shady, wet, or a combination of sun and shade.

• A brand-new native wildflower design that creates habitat for pollinators and promotes biodiversity. Included is step-by-step information on planting, watering, and maintenance.

• Created in partnership with The Calgary Horticultural Society, these garden beds are designed to thrive in Calgary.

More YardSmart tips:

• Find trees and shrubs that are hardy enough for our unique climate. For Calgary, choose plants labelled hardiness zone 2 or 3.

• Having a good depth of quality soil ensures your plants can access more water. A layer of at least six to eight inches of soil is recommended. Adding compost is the best way to improve soil depth.

• Capture free rainwater in a rain barrel and use it on your trees, shrubs, and flower beds.

Visit calgary.ca/yardsmart to access our garden bed designs and a library of gardening tips, tools, and resources.

FYI:

Calgary is a mecca for native bees. 199 different types of bees have been documented in Calgary. Our city may contain more kinds of bumblebees than any other city in North America. * Climate change, disease, pesticide use, and habitat loss have all contributed to the decline of pollinator populations. By helping flowering plants reproduce, pollinators contribute to healthy and resilient ecosystems.

For more information, please visit www.calgary.ca/pollinators.

Thank you for your attention,

Ward 4 Cllr. Sean Chu

Ward 4 – Councillor Sean Chu proudly serves the following Communities: Beddington Heights, Brentwood, Cambrian Heights, Charleswood, Collingwood, Dalhousie, Edgemont, Greenview, Greenview Industrial Park, Highland Park, Highwood, Huntington Hills, North Haven, North Haven Upper, Queens Park Village, Rosemont, Skyline West, Thorncliffe, Triwood