The City of Morden, Manitoba, was officially named a Bee City on February 25, 2026, marking a new commitment to protecting local insects like bees and butterflies. This national recognition from Bee City Canada makes Morden the second city in the province to join the program.
The new status means the community will focus on growing pollinator habitats and teaching residents about the importance of these insects. As part of the plan, the city has dedicated 54 acres of land as protected natural park space to help local plants and wildlife thrive.
A major project is already underway at Lakeside Cemetery, where the Parks and Urban Forestry Department is expanding the woodlot. Workers will plant 12,000 trees and 360 native saskatoon shrubs to give pollinators more food and better places to live.
The city is also working with the Morden and District Horticultural Society to create more gardens specifically for bees. These efforts build on a city policy started in 2015 that reduces the use of chemical pesticides by using hand-weeding and cardboard layers to stop weeds.
By earning this designation, the city joins a national movement of over 180 communities working to protect the environment. These changes will affect how local parks are managed and how gardeners choose plants for their own backyards.
