Pollinator Park

Background

The .637-acre parcel at Land and Turkey Trot Road is owned by Warwick Township as open space. Local residents have requested the parcel be transformed into a more useable space for residents to enjoy. The property already has a well-established pollinator area consisting primarily of native dogbane and common milkweed. The property also has a low-lying area that remains wet. The remainder of the parcel is mowed a few times per year.

Project Goals

Transform the current turf grass area into a space that offers:

• increased habitat for native insects, birds and mammals
• demonstration of native plant installations
• improved aesthetics and a destination for local community

Engage and inspire the community to participate and become passionate about future stewardship of the space.

Project Description

• Construct a trail of natural material for navigation through the park.  
• Enhance the existing pollinator area by planting additional native species. 
• Plant a rain garden with native water-tolerant plants and shrubs. 
• Install a tiny forest with 1,000 native trees of varying species.

As we conclude 2023 the trail has been installed, the rain garden has been planted and the tiny forest has been established. Enhancing the existing pollinator area is ongoing.    

Future plans

• Installing signage for educational and informational purposes. 
• Installing benches so users can enjoy the space passively and encouraging residents to become stewards of the space. 
• Improve the center ‘bulb’ to be a communal space.  
• Continued maintenance will be required once the park is established, including but not limited to weeding, freshening up trail material, mulching, and pruning. 

Partners

• Warwick Township 
• Bucks County Master Watershed Stewards 
• Bucks County Conservation District  
• Warwick Tree Service (Donor) 
• Tractor Supply Company (Donor) 
• Gasper Landscape (Donor) 
• Ryder Family (Donor)  
• Doylestown Township (Donor) 

Ways to get involved

 If you are interested in getting involved with this project, please email us at  neshaminywatershed@gmail.com