10 Best Places to Photograph Pollinators
Tallgrass Prairie, Brecksville Reservation
Bring your camera to photograph butterflies, bees and other pollinators in the tallgrass prairie of goldenrods and asters.
Euclid Beach Pier, Euclid Creek Reservation
Enjoy migrating monarch butterflies and other pollinators along the shores of Euclid Beach. The nearby monarch waystation is especially popular with the pollinators!
Lakefront Nature Preserve, Lakefront Reservation
Enter this unique space along the lakeshore for opportunities to photograph birds and bugs pollinating. This location is a known stop for monarch butterflies as they take a break on their journey south after crossing Lake Erie.
CanalWay Center Pollinator Garden, Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation
The pollinator garden surrounding CanalWay Center features nearly 100 species of native wildflowers, trees and shrubs that attract butterflies, moths, beetles and more. Three different kinds of milkweed lure in migrating monarch butterflies, and a small pond supports native water plants.
Rocky River Nature Center Gardens, Rocky River Reservation
Rocky River Nature Center’s gardens are abuzz with pollinators of all kinds, especially on the sturdy buttonbushes and vibrant milkweed. While you're here, check out what pollinators can be found in our Food Forest, where various forms of wildlife such as birds, raccoons, and squirrels enjoy the fruits of our pollinator friend’s hard work.
Wolf Picnic Area, Huntington Reservation
A planted field of vibrant native wildflowers provides amazing opportunities to see butterflies, bees and other pollinators up close.
Wendy Park, Lakefront Reservation
After a long and arduous journey across Lake Erie from Canada, monarch butterflies are relieved to find this green oasis. When nice weather and a helpful breeze align, the area may have hundreds of monarchs coating the trees!
Many Oaks Trail, Acacia Reservation
Acacia Reservation is a retired golf course that has been carefully restored into a natural area, boasting many fall blooms and sweeping meadows that attract fall pollinators.
All Purpose Trail, West Creek Reservation
The paved All Purpose Trail at West Creek Reservation is the perfect path for all ages to find pollinators such as fuzzy bumble bees, regal monarch butterflies, and magnificent paper wasps. As you walk around our reclaimed meadow, you will find insects aplenty among a sea of vibrant fall wildflowers.
North Chagrin Nature Center Gardens, North Chagrin Reservation
The beautifully maintained native plant gardens around North Chagrin Nature Center attract a wide variety of pollinators, including butterflies, native bees, and hummingbirds.
