Recognizing the critical importance of pollinating insects like bees, butterflies, moths, beetles, and birds in supporting healthy ecosystems, agricultural systems, and human health, the Dartmouth Class of 1989 approved funding for a class service project in 2021 – The Class of ’89 Pollinator Project.
The goal of the project is to support and encourage the planting of native wildflowers to increase pollinator habitat.
Funded by the Class of 1989 and individual donors, this project began planting wildflowers in the spring of 2022 and has expanded its reach each subsequent year.
To date, the project has planted over 97,000 sq. ft. of new pollinator habitat at 24 locations throughout the Dartmouth College campus and Upper Valley of VT/NH.
The project has also become a model for multi-state, public/private cooperation partnering with Dartmouth College students, faculty, and staff, the towns of Hanover and Lebanon, NH, non-profits, and local elementary schools.
FAST FACTS
| Plantings Began in April 2022 |
| Total Area Planted = >97,000 sq. ft. |
| Number of Locations = 24 |
| 2023 – Named “60 New Reasons to Love Dartmouth” by the Dartmouth Alumni Magazine |
| 2022 – Dartmouth VOX Award “for creativity and innovation through a multi-year commitment positively impacting the environment, campus, and student learning.” |
| Plantings have been used by Dartmouth students and faculty in classes on Agroecology, Biodiversity, Environmental Problem Analysis, and Sustainability |
| Project encouraged ’89 class members in NY, MA, CT, RI, CA, and NY to plant their own wildflower gardens |
| Over 50 Dartmouth students have volunteered |
| Encouraged similar service efforts by the Class of ’94 and the Dartmouth Club of Detroit |
| Featured in the Boston Globe, The Dartmouth, Dartmouth Alumni Magazine |
Recognizing the critical importance of pollinating insects and animals, the Dartmouth Class of 1989 approved funding for a class service project in 2021 – The Class of ’89 Pollinator Project.
The goal of the project is to support and encourage the planting of native wildflowers to increase pollinator habitat.
To date, the project has planted wildflowers at 16 locations at Dartmouth and the Upper Valley of VT/NH.
FAST FACTS
| Plantings Began in April 2022 |
| Total Area Planted = 54,153 sq. ft. |
| Number of Locations = 16 |
| 2023 – Named “60 New Reasons to Love Dartmouth” by the Dartmouth Alumni Magazine |
| 2022 – Dartmouth VOX Award “for creativity and innovation through a multi-year commitment positively impacting the environment, campus, and student learning.” |
| Plantings have been used by Dartmouth students and faculty in classes on Agroecology, Biodiversity, Environmental Problem Analysis, and Sustainability |
| Project encouraged ’89 class members in NY, MA, RI, CA, and NY to plant their own wildflower gardens |
| Over 50 Dartmouth students have volunteered |
| Encouraged similar service efforts by the Class of ’94 and the Dartmouth Club of Detroit |
| Featured in the Boston Globe, The Dartmouth, Dartmouth Alumni Magazine |
The map below shows the current ’89 plantings. Zoom in for precise locations.
