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…
