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One of Midtown Harrisburg's newest murals is an environmental message. Harrisburg artist Gloria Jean Martin created "e Pollinators" to bring attention to the importance of bees and other pollinators, whose population is declining amid climate change. e mural is located in Patrick Alley, which runs behind the ird Street shops in Midtown, nearby the Broad Street Market. It features floral designs, bees and butterflies to match Pocket Park's gardens of native pollinator-friendly plants — donated by Manada Conservancy and maintained by Friends of Midtown volunteers. "e Pollinators" was made possible with a sponsorship from the the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) . "e Department is happy to support Sprocket's environmental education project. e project's mural component is an innovative tool to increase awareness about climate change" said Kathleen Banski, DEP Environmental Education Program Coordinator. "e artwork, and the immersive local experience of walking through the pocket park, helps deliver a meaningful message about the vital roles native plants and honeybees play in our environment—which project leaders hope will ultimately resonate in people's hearts, minds, and habits." Additional funding for "e Pollinators" is thanks to Homeland Center, LINKBANK and the Auchincloss Family Fund at TFEC. "Part of Homeland's mission is investing in the communities we serve. e pocket park is a wonderful example of exemplary community service to the Harrisburg community. We are proud and honored to be able to support this endeavor. Kudos to Sprocket Mural Works for the important work they are doing," said Wendy Shumaker, Director of Marketing, Homeland Center and Homeland at Home. "LINKBANK is thrilled to support the Midtown Historic District through our contribution to Sprocket Mural Works. Our mission to 'Positively Impact Lives' becomes fulfilled as we continue to support our communities through projects like this," said Cheryl Howard, LINKBANK Regional President, Capital Region. "e Auchincloss Family Fund at e Foundation for Enhancing Communities celebrates the energy and vitality of the Midtown Historic District. Contributing to Sprocket Mural Works assures us that this energy will become visible," said Susan Auchincloss. POCKET PARK: "THE POLLINATORS" BUZZ INTO MIDTOWN

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