top of page

Daniel Stralka Memorial Pollinator Garden
at Dominican University of California

A public space and student research garden

This beautiful and meaningful tribute honors the memory of Daniel Stralka, a local beekeeper, scientist, gardener, and pollinator advocate.

Established in 2022 by beekeeper Bonnie Morse of BeeAudacious and Dr. Denise Lucy, Executive Director of the Institute for Leadership Studies at Dominican University of California, the garden has become a sanctuary for bees, butterflies, and other vital species.

With a shared commitment to biodiversity, Refugia Marin is now stewarding this vibrant space to carry its vision forward.

Some of the wildlife that calls this place home

deer.HEIC

See the transformation

We are grateful to our donors and partners
at this location

Judy Stralka

Richard Hyde

Water Champions_S10-01.jpg

Bonnie & Gary Morse

David & Ann Peterson

Help create and maintain more

wildlife habitats like this

MAKE A DONATION

Come Visit

Daniel Stralka Memorial Pollinator Garden

90 Acacia Avenue

Dominican University of California

Join us

Refugia Marin is powered by passionate volunteers and strong partnerships.

Make a tangible difference with us at an upcoming Work Day!

Teens also welcome!

Earn Community Service hours for school while supporting local biodiversity.

Hall Middle School

Native Habitat Garden

See how this new project is developing.

_DSC3839.tif

Native Habitat Education

Planting the seeds of knowledge in our schools and communities to cultivate a greener future.

bottom of page