Keep Noblesville Beautiful (KNB) was one of 20 organizations in Indiana awarded a grant by the Duke Energy Foundation during the company’s nature grant cycle.
The Noblesville nonprofit was awarded $10,000 toward a 191st Street and Little Chicago Road revitalization project that will bring a kinetic butterfly sculpture and corresponding pollinator garden to the currently underutilized round about center.
The kinetic sculpture, to be completed by artist Scott Stottlemyer, serves as a very visual reminder to pedestrians and drivers alike of the importance of nature and green spaces in our community.
“Through this sculpture and pollinator garden, KNB seeks to not only beautify Noblesville, but to promote pollination of our native plants and the important role it plays in climate resiliency,” KNB President and Noblesville City councilman Darren Peterson said. “Duke Energy is a key corporate partner to the Noblesville community. We appreciate their support of this revitalization project.”
KNB looks to install the sculpture and native vegetation this fall. The organization will work with Noblesville Parks Department and the City of Noblesville to select vegetation and upkeep the pollinator garden.
“This revitalization of otherwise underutilized greenspace directly aligns with Duke Energy’s commitment to enhance and support our natural resources,” Duke Energy Community Relations Liaison Dagny Zupin said. “KNB has a rich history of encouraging the use of native vegetation in Noblesville beautification efforts and the Duke Energy Foundation is proud to support them on this newest endeavor.”
To learn more about native Indiana plants and the important role pollinators play, visit IndianaWildlifeFederation.org.