Order Pickup at the Pollinator Powerhouse
Pollinator Powerhouse Event on June 26th, 2026
Time: June 26th, 2026, 11 am- 5 pm
Location: Carlton County Transportation Building, 1630 County Rd 61, Carlton, MN 55718
Plan to pick up your native plant and seed orders and hang out with us as we celebrate pollinators! Even if you didn't pre-order, there will be opportunities to buy native plants in person. Here's what to look forward to:
- Local Vendors and Artists
- Citizen Science Opportunities
- Conservation Organizations
- Local Food Truck
- Kids Coloring Contest (More details coming soon!)
- Kids Activities
Carlton SWCD staff holding plant kits at the 2024 Native Plant and Seed Mix Sale.
Why Create a Native Garden?
Critical Habitat
Clean Water & Deep Roots
Clean Water & Deep Roots
Native plants provide food and shelter for our pollinators. Not only do pollinators feed on pollen and nectar, but they also use the plants to make overwintering shelters. Some will hollow out the stem of a plant, some will wrap themselves in a leaf, and some will burrow into the soil under an insulating layer of plant matter to survive the winter.
Clean Water & Deep Roots
Clean Water & Deep Roots
Clean Water & Deep Roots
Native plants have been growing in a given place for a long period of time without the need for human intervention. Their deep, robust root systems are well-suited for local soil types and moisture conditions. Roots infiltrate water runoff from houses and streets and absorb nutrients and pollutants before they reach our groundwater and waterways.
Pollinator Support
Clean Water & Deep Roots
Pollinator Support
We rely on pollinators to help our crops grow. These bees, beetles, butterflies, and birds move pollen from one flower to another, allowing plants to create our foods like apples, berries, and grains for bread. This is a critical service, as one out of three bites of food we eat depends on pollinators to grow. That's a big deal!