Welcome!
We work together with our East Bay community to build beautiful gardens that support local pollinators and birds. Join us in planting connected pathways of California native plants, called Bee Highways. These pathways help wildlife and people thrive, right where we call home.
What are Bee Highways?
Bee Highways are areas planted with the local native plants that pollinators need in order to survive. Native plants provide food and habitat for our declining populations of bees, butterflies, moths, birds, bats and other wildlife. When we plant Bee Highways areas near each other, pollinators are able to raise more young, increase biodiversity, and expand their territory. Since baby birds and other animals depend on caterpillars and insects to survive, Bee Highways are working to save our wildlife, right here in the East Bay.
Why are Bee Highways Important?
Bee Highways are one way we are working together to bring nature back from the brink of extinction. And folks can plant their own, too. Planting native plants in a sidewalk strip, yard or community space makes an enormous difference.
Native plants host our pollinators, heal our soil, sequester carbon, save water, cool the land, clean the air, and offer beauty for all to enjoy. Pollinators are a key part of our food web and include thousands of insects, birds and mammals that have lived here for centuries. Plants and pollinators need one another to function. For example, moths feed more than 80% of birds in the U.S., as well as feeding reptiles, amphibians, and mammals.
According to ecologist Doug Tallamy, “If you want birds, you need caterpillars, and if you want caterpillars, you need native plants.”
Bee Invited!
Join our fun community parties to plant gardens that share nature with people, pollinators and birds.
All ages, abilities and talents are welcome. We are community run and fully inclusive.
Sign up to bee invited to our next Sheet Mulching & Planting Parties!
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It’s so fun!
Upcoming Events!
November, 2026
- Sat, Nov 7 Planting Party – Eden Gardens Elementary, Hayward, 11-2 pm
- Sat, Nov 14 Native Plant Market – DownByTheBay Nursery, Fremont, 10-4
- Sun, Nov 15 Planting Party – Park Blvd Pres Church, Oakland, 11-2 pm
December, 2026
- Thurs, Dec 3 Planting Party – Forest Park Elementary, Fremont, 3-6 pm
- Sat, Dec 5 Planting Party – Bethel Community Church, SanLeandro, 10-1
Upcoming & Past Event Info
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Bee Highways Highlights
Get Plants & Support
Native Plant Refresh and Design for your yard
Expert native garden support and home Delivery of Ca native plants
Bee Highways Partnerships
Bringing Back
the Natives Tour
An annual educational tour of beautiful native plant gardens at homes throughout the Bay Area.
Golden Gate
Bird Alliance
GGBA is dedicated to protecting Bay Area birds, other wildlife, and their natural habitats.
First Pres
Hayward
FPCH is a multicultural community that strives to live out the radical mission of Jesus.
Down By The
Bay Nursery
Meet our newest partner, Down by the Bay Nursery! Check out our first project reel in the highlights section!
