Join us! Native Riparian Buffer & Filter Water Garden project established to help filter runoff into river at Aspetuck Park, Black Rock Turnpike, Easton, CT Now on the Pollinator Pathway! 

Join us at Aspetuck Park (formerly Toth Park) to maintain and improve the multi-stage native plant and pollinator gardens that reduces the impact of polluted runoff on the river’s water quality and attract beneficial pollinators.  

The project includes:

• Maintaining & ID of native species to deter geese from loitering in the park by disrupting their view to water from the fields where they feed and helping to decrease streamside erosion;

• Invasive plant ID and removal -- consider native alternatives

• ID beneficial insects and bugs that show up on the native plantings and the pests – great opportunity to see IPM in action

• Mulch and sustainability of new garden areas to intercept and filter warm and polluted runoff;

• Support for continued water-quality monitoring + attracting pollinators

• Public education about IPM & use of Ecotype Native Plants in the garden including “labs for kids and adults” + Pollinator Pathway Activities throughout the season

Master Gardeners and interns looking to satisfy outreach hours, learn, and have some fun? Consider joining the project. Once we have our team together for this season we will break out and work on the gardens at different times to accommodate busy schedules. To learn more or to volunteer: