Protect Our Pollinators, a local nonprofit organization devoted to the conservation of pollinators and their habitats, will host a native plant sale on Saturday, September 6, 9 am until noon rain or shine, on the front lawn of C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main Street.

Available will be a large variety of native plants that were primarily planted and tended by POP members using the Winter Sowing method.

Cash, check and Venmo will be accepted payments.

Native plants play a very important role in our ecosystems. As science has shown, native plant species are more favorable for supporting local wildlife, including insects such as bees, moths and butterflies, birds, amphibians, reptiles, and mammals. In addition to providing resources for local wildlife, native species tend to be more naturally adapted to local growing conditions, are often drought tolerant and often require less maintenance.

Fall is the best time for planting, giving new additions a chance to establish a firm root system. Followed by the cold winter this sets up perennial plants for a great start so their blooms can be enjoyed by humans and pollinators alike.

POP’s sale will offer a large variety of plants, available in a few sizes. Among those included will be asters, bee balm, columbine, coneflower, ironweed, black-eyed Susan, false sunflower and golden alexander.

POP members will be available to help with selections and offer advice on the care and benefits of native plants.

Protect Our Pollinators maintains public native gardens throughout Newtown and helps educate and spark an interest in maintaining a native garden in your own backyard. Each month The Newtown Bee publishes “My Backyard Habitat,” a column written by POP members highlighting topics like plant selection, simple ways to help birds, importance of keystone plants, biological ways to control pests and many other topics.

Visit propollinators.org to learn more about Protect Our Pollinators including its mission and ongoing projects.