In 2013, ODOT, ODNR and Pheasants Forever constructed ODOT's first roadside pollinator habitat in Darke County. Native grasses and perennial wildflowers that reseed every year were planted with the goal of creating a sustainable and low maintenance habitat for pollinators. The planting was a success and with some minor adjustments to the seed mix, ODOT began planting additional pollinator habitats. Explore the website to learn more.
Looking for mowing guidelines that outline how vegetation control measures limit the spread of noxious and invasive weeds and promote the survival of vital pollinators?
Visit the Mowing Program
Joel Hunt
Administrator
ODOT Highway Beautification and Pollinator Habitat Program
614-466-7173
Joel.Hunt@dot.ohio.gov
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About the Pollinator Habitat Program
Learn how and why Ohio participates in the Pollinator Habitat Program.
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Why the bees and the butterflies are so important to Ohio
Watch an informative video about how Ohio is participating in pollinator habitat programs that benefit all Ohioans.
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The Monarch Butterfly's Importance to Ohio
The monarch butterfly is essential to ODOT's Pollinator Habitat Program. Learn more about why this beautiful butterfly means so much to Ohio.
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ODOT's Pollinator Habitat Partners
We're not in this alone. ODOT partners with several agencies and organizations to ensure Ohio's doing all it can to protect pollinators' habitats.
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Pollinator Habitat Program News
Read news stories and watch videos to find out what people are saying about ODOT's program.
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Pollinator Habitat Program Outreach & Education
Materials and handouts to inform and educate others about the Pollinator Habitat Program.
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ODOT's Pollinator Habitats Update
ODOT's efforts to create pollinator habitats paying off.