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.
Clockwise from top left: Honey Locust, Red Maple, Black Chokeberry, Arrowwood, and Pin Oak. On October 13th, Oliver Nurseries planted 3 native trees and 6 native shrubs in the sunny eastern area of the Preserve at St. Mary’s. These trees will grow and provide shade which…
Article on Sandspit in Sunday CT Post Today Please take a moment to read the article published in the CT Post and Fairfield Citizen above. Please also read the replies to the article and make a comment. It’s good that Bill Hurley, head of Fairfield’s…
Article in CT Post and Fairfield Citizen on Sandspit Please take a moment to read the article published in the CT Post and Fairfield Citizen above. Please also read the replies to the article and make a comment. It’s good that Bill Hurley, head of…