Bend woman launches effort to create a ‘pollinator pathway’ in Central Oregon BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A new effort, the Bend Pollinator Pathway, aims to connect habitats throughout Central Oregon to support pollinators such as hummingbirds, butterflies and bees to travel easily and help restore our natural ecosystems. This new initiative aims to create a continuous corridor of native pollinator gardens between residences, businesses, parks and open spaces throughout Bend, and beyond. Bend Pollinator Pathway launches just as the Central Oregon weather warms and spring offers colorful planting possibilities in the garden. “The good news is that there are simple steps that everyone can take to reverse this trend,” said the founder of Bend Pollinator Pathway, Basey Klopp. “We can create habitat that is friendly for native pollinators by planting native plants, avoiding pesticide use, and making small changes in yard maintenance.”