The Garden Club of Long Beach Island opened its pollinator garden in Barnegat Light’s Bay Breeze Park with a ribbon cutting by Mayor Kirk O. Larson while butterflies, bees and goldfinches fluttered among the plants they thrive on.

On July 28, a group of 50, including government officials, garden club members and friends and families, joined Larson in welcoming the 50- by 25-foot garden at a gathering by the park pavilion.