Nebraska Native Pollinator Garden
Buzzing with life and vibrant colors, Creighton’s pollinator garden features plants native to Nebraska. It’s designed to be a haven for bees, butterflies and other vital pollinators. Our garden contains three planters located on the west side of the Reinert Alumni Memorial Library for students, faculty, staff and visitors to enjoy.
This garden is made possible by the Creighton Student Sustainability Action Fund.
What’s planted in our garden?

American Midwest

Butterfly Milkweed

Rattlesnake Master

Purple Coneflower

Showy Goldenrod

Prairie Pronto
Benefits of a pollinator garden:
- Enhances biodiversity on campus by providing a habitat for various pollinator species
- Offers hands-on educational opportunities for students to learn about pollinators, ecosystems and conservation
- Creates a beautiful and visually appealing space for students, faculty and visitors to enjoy
- Supports pollination of campus plants, ensuring their reproduction and contributing to a healthy ecosystem
- Encourages student engagement and participation in campus sustainability initiatives
Get Involved
Sustainability efforts, such as the pollinator garden, are always looking for student involvement. To get involved, please email Sustainability@creighton.edu.
Do you have a sustainability project you’d like to see on Creighton’s campus? To have your idea considered for review and funding, please complete the online CSSAF Application Form.
