By Jay Keck, SCWF Industry Habitat Manager
Schneider Electric has been a proud WAIT partner for over 10 years! In that time, they have created a nature trail through portions of their property that is rich in biodiversity. Not only do the natural areas provide habitat for neo-tropical migrants like the prothonotary warbler, painted bunting, and the occasional green heron, it also is home to a large number of snake species like the banded water snake, rough green snake, and the beautiful scarlet snake.
Image credits: Painted bunting by Cameron Foster; banded water snake by Parker Gibbon; prothonotary warbler by Zach Steinhauser.
Upon entering their guest parking area, one will notice the frenetic activity of pollinators such as gulf fritillaries, skippers, bees, and the occasional daytime moth such as the snowberry clearwing. Native blueberries were recently added to the pollinator garden to attract some of the caterpillars that will turn into the adult butterflies and moths that will visit the flowers.
Eastern bluebird boxes will be installed this spring to provide supplemental nesting locations in addition to the natural snags these cavity nesting birds use during the breeding season. We'd like to thank Renee Stephens and Ryan Mullarkey from Schneider's environmental team for continuing to support wildlife and wildlife conservation on Schneider Electric's property. Job well done!
Why WAIT?
SCWF Partners with conservation-minded businesses throughout the state who want to help wildlife thrive by enhancing their properties and providing educational opportunities for their employees and communities. Read more about the WAIT Program, and how to join here.
