Buddy Allen Pollinator Garden

In January 2026, the Allen family donated approximately 2.5 acres of vacant land along Lorain Boulevard and Brace Road to Food Conscious. Since then, we’ve begun transforming the property into the Buddy Allen Pollinator Garden, named in honor of the Allen family’s father.
The vision is simple: replace large areas of turf grass with native meadow and gardens that support bees, butterflies, birds, and other wildlife, while creating a welcoming green space for the surrounding community.
The project will take shape gradually, with native plantings, walking paths, seating, and educational features added over time.

January 2026
Land transferred to Food Conscious and project planning began.

Spring & Summer
Site cleanup and preparation begins. With support and expertise from Primrose Nativescapes, existing turf grass is removed in preparation for native meadow establishment.

Late Fall & Winter
Seed the native meadow and continue garden development.

2027 & Beyond
Watching the meadow grow, adding native plants, and continuing to care for and improve the space with the community.

This is a garden in progress! Some areas look a little wild or bare while native habitat is being established. That’s part of the process!