Richard Moya Park new site for Pollinators For Texas initiative

Update 5/19/25

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Original Post 4/25/25

The Pollinators for Texas initiative at Richard Moya Park is a great example of how partnerships between conservation groups and businesses can have a positive impact on local communities. By funding community-driven projects like this, H-E-B is helping the Texas Master Naturalist (TMN) program to restore essential pollinator habitats and raising public awareness about their significance.

With $3,000 in funding from H-E-B’s Pollinators for Texas initiative, the Balcones Canyonlands Chapter (BCTXMN) of TMN is installing a native pollinator garden at Richard Moya Park, marking their seventh pollinator garden since 2021. Their work not only provides crucial habitat for pollinators but also serves as an educational tool to encourage others to create their own pollinator-friendly spaces.

The garden works seamlessly with Travis County’s broader goal of expanding pollinator habitat, and the serene landscape of Richard Moya Park—bordered by Onion Creek and shaded by pecan and oak trees—makes an ideal location. The restored habitat will give visitors an opportunity to observe and learn about native pollinators, right in the heart of a community-focused park.

Beyond the pollinator garden, BCTXMN is collaborating with Central Texas Plant Rescue to develop a pocket prairie in the park, which will further enhance the ecological benefits of the Pollinators for Texas project.

Recent studies show that at least 22 percent of native pollinators are at an elevated risk of extinction. As pollinators continue to face habitat loss and environmental challenges, initiatives like this play a crucial role in reversing their decline. By increasing biodiversity, creating vital habitat, and engaging the public through education and volunteer opportunities, the Pollinators for Texas initiative is making a tangible difference—one garden at a time.