Township of Langley Named as a Certified Bee City

The Township of Langley has been recognized as a certified Bee City by Bee City Canada, acknowledging the municipality’s ongoing commitment to protecting pollinators and their habitats.

The Bee City designation is awarded to communities that make a public commitment to support pollinator conservation through coordinated actions such as habitat protection, education, and community partnerships.

“Earning the Bee City designation is a reflection of the pride that our community has always taken in caring for the natural environment around us,” said Eric Woodward, Mayor, Township of Langley. “Thanks to continued work being done by our staff, volunteers, and local organizations, it will ensure our parks, green spaces, and neighbourhoods remain welcoming to pollinators and wildlife for generations to come.”

Becoming a Bee City reflects the Township’s ongoing focus on ecological stewardship, habitat conservation, and building a resilient community. Pollinators—including bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects—play a vital role in healthy ecosystems and local food systems.

As part of its Bee City commitment, the Township considers pollinator health when designing municipal landscaping and protects wildlife and the environment by using pesticides only as a last resort. The Township also works with local organizations and volunteers to create and enhance pollinator habitats across the community.

Recent projects include:

• supporting the creation of a pollinator garden at Steele Park with Langley Environmental Partners Society
• collaborating on the Pollinator Pathway at the Langley Demonstration Garden
• partnering with Langley Environmental Partners Society and Langley Field Naturalists and creating a new pollinator field at Otter Park

The Township will continue expanding pollinator-friendly initiatives across municipal parks, landscaped areas, and public spaces. Planned efforts include planting more native species in landscaping projects, expanding pollinator gardens with community groups, reducing pesticide use, and supporting habitat restoration projects that benefit pollinators and other wildlife.

Residents can also help support pollinators at home by planting native flowers that bloom from spring through fall, leaving natural nesting spaces such as patches of soil or plant stems, avoiding harmful insecticides, and reducing bright outdoor lighting at night.

Learn more at tol.ca/wildlife.