WPPA Pollination Preservation Garden #1
Massachusetts Central Rail Trail - Wayside Weston
Project Overview

Photo Credit: Nicole Mordecai

Photo Credit: Nicole Mordecai
Location
Near Concord Rd Wayside Trail Access Point, Weston
Size
90 Square feet (3' x 30')
Installation Date
May - June 2021
Type
Raised Bed
Soil Conditions
New soil brought in; 60% loam/ 40% compost
Site Conditions
Full Sun/ Part Sun
Plant Species #
15 (Full Plant List)
Plant Sources
Bagley Pond Perennials, Blue Stem Natives, Bigelow Nurseries, WPPA members
Budget
$200
The Weston Wayside Mass Central Rail Trail Pollination Preservation Garden is the first of its kind in Weston. The garden contains specific native plants, identified through the research of Dr. Robert Gegear, that support the most threatened native species of bumblebees, moths, and butterflies in Eastern Massachusetts.
These plants provide pollen, nectar, and nesting materials from early spring to late fall, require less water and maintenance than lawn, and can be added to existing landscapes to bring native pollinator habitat and biodiversity everywhere. We hope that this garden inspires residents to make impactful changes in their own yards to reduce water usage and to increase native pollinator habitat and biodiversity, especially for at-risk species, throughout Weston and beyond.
A Weston Media production highlighting the purpose, process, and historical significance of Weston's first public Pollination Preservation Garden.
Garden Installation Highlights (Click Photos for More Info)
All Photos Credit: Nicole Mordecai















