Help build a new pollinator garden at Roberts Field by donating flowering, native and non-invasive plants to be planted in the new garden in the park located at 260 Old Westford Road. Donated plants can be split from existing gardens or can be purchased and donated.
Plants such as coneflower, heliopsis, sweetspire, liatris, bee balm and columbine are just a few examples of pollinator friendly plants that would thrive in the sunny garden area next to the pond at Roberts Field.
The new pollinator garden was approved by the Town as part of the plan to create a permanent foundation for the skate shack which was donated by Girl Scouts in 2012. The skate shack foundation was installed in the fall of 2015, and a donated red maple tree was planted nearby.
The new garden will be planted in mid June by volunteers, and plant donations are now being accepted. To date, collected plants include daylilies, bee balm, hosta, black eyed susans, lambs ear, irises and lavender.
Flowering, native and non-invasive plants are preferred and gladly accepted. Donated plants should be suitable for full-sun, windy conditions, and well drained rich farm soil. Plants can be dug and split from local gardens or purchased from the store, and arrangements made to be picked up. Split plants can be put into plastic grocery bags or boxes for pickup.
To arrange a plant pick up, or if you have any other questions please email bill@friendsofrobertsfield.org.