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Item 8, Pollinator Pocket Parks Pollinator Pocket Parks are small, replicable gardens that support the local ecosystem by providing native pollinators with blooming plants throughout the growing season. These pocket parks can be converted from sections of lawn and include various sun, shade, and moisture conditions. They help sustain ecosystems and produce natural resources. Desert pocket parks can be transformed into pollinator-friendly spaces. These parks feature native plants such as desert milkweed, prickly pear, and desert marigold. They provide habitat for invertebrates and contribute to the survival of bees and butterflies. Other pocket parks showcase drought-tolerant and flood-hardy species like desert agave and yerba mansa. Red Yucca is also a low-maintenance element for community gardens and pocket parks. In Las Vegas, Pollinator Pocket Parks are a part of the Parks for Pollinators Initiative. These parks aim to raise awareness about local pollinators and provide educational opportunities for community members. ---PAGE BREAK--- Item 8, Pollinator Pocket Parks