Hill County pollinator project expands in size for 2024 season

Hill County Conservation District Administrator Emma Korntheuer is looking for people to participate in a new pollinator program she is preparing.

The program is meant to maximize plant survival and sprouting with minimal landowner input.

“Our main program is intended for people looking to add native wildflowers to smaller spaces like backyard flower beds, but we had a lot of residents this year looking to fill larger spaces,” Korntheuer said.

Next spring, they are distributing free bulk seed to residents interested in adding wildflowers to larger spaces, like pastures, fence lines, and field...