In May, the final 500 plants were installed in the Pollinator Garden at Edgemere Park, bringing the total number of native plants to 1,800. Thanks to a grant from the Audubon Society, birdhouses for Eastern Bluebirds and Tree Swallows were added in both Edgemere Park and Station Park this summer. In September, an improved irrigation system was also put in place. Volunteers have transplanted several plants from a Sea Girt property slated for demolition to areas outside the pollinator garden along Beacon Boulevard.

The Pollinator Garden was thoughtfully designed to provide a continuous display of blooms from spring through fall, supporting native bees, moths, hummingbirds, and other essential pollinators. As the garden matures, it will also become a valuable food source for birds and insects. We encourage you to visit and experience this unique destination firsthand. Our work here continues, with additional grants secured to install more birdhouses, informative signage highlighting the diverse plant species and other improvements.