Pitney Meadows Community Farm, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established in 2016, exists to manage 166 acres of arable land, woodlands, stream, riparian and wetland environment, including productive space of statewide importance, prime soils, valuable wildlife habitat, and natural buffers of clean air and water.

Located on the Geyser Brook trout stream, which flows into Saratoga Spa State Park, and is a tributary of the Kayaderosseras Creek, the property is designated within a Natural System Hub, Corridor and Trail Area, and Gateway designated in Saratoga County's 2006 Green Infrastructure Plan. This hub is located along the Saratoga Springs - McGregor Fault Line which is the primary source of the springs which define the essence of the area.

Preserved in perpetuity for farming and education through the generosity of the Pitney Family and community of Saratoga Springs, Pitney Meadows Community Farm is a core component of the city’s Open Space and Comprehensive Plans, which allow all residents, regardless of income level, to live and recreate in an area that is beautiful, healthy, vital, and safe.

Located in our Community Gardens, Pauline’s Pollinator Habitat is a living demonstration of how native plants can support pollinators and strengthen local ecosystems. The habitat provides food and shelter for bees, butterflies, moths, hummingbirds, and other wildlife, while offering visitors a chance to slow down, look closely, and see pollinators at work.

Plants that attract pollinators are essential for sustaining the life cycle of these creatures, helping to create and enhance habitats vital to local ecosystems. Without them, nearly 70% of plant species would be unable to reproduce or produce food, making conservation efforts crucial to our environment.

Pollinator conservation can start with simple choices. Grow native plants, provide host plants for caterpillars, and offer natural materials for above-ground nesting bees. Native plants and local wildlife have evolved together over time, making them especially valuable sources of food and shelter for pollinators.

This Pollinator Habitat is dedicated to Pauline Nadeau and in celebration of Joyce Carroll, our former Community Gardens Director. Pauline, like many of our mothers and grandmothers, cherished nature and shared that love with her family, taking pride in her children's and grandchildren's passions, especially her daughter Joyce's dedication to protecting natural habitats.

You don’t need a large garden to make a difference. Explore our Pollinator Plant List to learn more about the plants growing at Pauline’s Pollinator Habitat and find inspiration for creating your own pollinator-friendly space at home.

Melissa Spiegel, Pitney Meadows Garden Programs & Stewardship Manager

Anna Knapp

Monica Raveret Richter

Janet Friauf 

Tori Roberts, Saratoga PLAN

Hope Labonty, Loving Earth Compost

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