Oliver Nurseries installed native ornamental grasses and pollinator friendly perennials near the bench at the corner of Gilman & Balmforth streets. This project was funded by community and ACCA member donations. This was part of the fall 2022 tree planting project.…
Ash Creek Conservation Association’s Habitat Protection Committee celebrated Earth Day by roping off areas at the Barrier Spit for the protection of nesting birds, reptiles, and arthropods. These measures, approved by the Bridgeport Parks Commission, are temporary during the nesting season. Rick Landau led the…
Milan Bull and Stefan Martin from Connecticut Audubon Society installed 3 tree swallow boxes, 3 house wren boxes, and 1 screech owl box at the Preserve on Thursday, April 13th. 1 bat box to come later. Thanks to Roger Ludwig and the Weny Foundation for arranging and funding this…
On April 7th, Native, LLC planted shrubs and trees at the barrier spit. On April 8th, a group of volunteers raked, planted native grasses and wildflower mix, raked again, covered with straw, and watered at the Preserve. Thanks to the Weny Foundation & VJ Coates…
If you drive by St. Mary’s, you’ll see a beautiful split rail fence at the barrier spit. This is for the purpose of directing foot traffic away from fragile vegetation. In the next two to three weeks (just to the…
At the last Parks Commission Board meeting, ACCA obtained approval for more habitat improvements at the barrier spit. On the northeastern slope, next to the Blue Star Garden, we will be removing invasive weeds and performing landscaping in preparation for the…
ACCA Board Members, Rick Landau and Gail Robinson met with Laura Wildman, PE, Save the Sound’s Regional Director of Ecological Restoration on October 18th. We gave her, Josh Garskof, Director of Foundation Relations, and Emma DeLoughry, Associate Soundkeeper at Save the Sound…
EXPERT PANEL Panelists consisted of: Tim Bishop, Town of Fairfield Department of Conservation Rob LaFrance, National Audubon Society (CT Chapter) James O’Donnell, Director, CT Institute on Resiliency & Climate Adaption Becky Bunnell, Chairwoman, Fairfield Flood & Erosion Control Board Gail Robinson,…
On October 13 & 14, Oliver Nurseries removed invasives, planted native trees, shrubs and perennials on the back dune of the barrier spit. We want to thank the Weny Foundation for funding these plantings.