Events
Our First Pollinator Garden in Danehy Park
We’re excited to launch our very first pollinator garden in Danehy Park—a welcoming space for both people and pollinators to enjoy!
This project is part of a growing movement to restore biodiversity in our cities. Across the country, native species are declining, pollinator populations are under pressure, and ecosystems are becoming more fragile in the face of climate change. By planting native species that support pollinators, we help protect the foundation of the food web—and bring vital ecological function back into our shared green spaces. We also hope to inspire neighbors to bring native plants into their own gardens and deepen community appreciation for native ecosystems throughout the city.
Planting was postponed throughout 2024 due to a methane emergency, but we’re now back on track and making steady progress. Our team is currently focused on designing the garden and finalizing technical details in close collaboration with the City of Cambridge.
Planting Day is Saturday, June 15th, and we’re building a team of volunteers to help bring the garden to life. We’ll need support with planting (June 15) and ongoing care—like watering and weeding—throughout the growing season.
Whether you’re available for just a day or all summer long, we’d love to have you on board! Let’s grow something beautiful together.
This project is a collaboration with the City of Cambridge and our partners at Biodiversity for a Livable Climate.
Soil prep for the Native Plant Pollinator Garden
We’re excited to launch our very first pollinator garden in Danehy Park—a welcoming space for both people and pollinators to enjoy!
On Sunday, June 8 we’ll remove turf and work in fresh soil—the crucial first step before planting. This is a very important step and we really need your help! Please sign up below for one of the two shifts. You do not need to stay for the whole duration of the shift, even if you can come for 1h or 2h, it is great!
Shifts: 9 AM - 12 PM and 12 PM - 3 PM
Please sign up below and let us know if you can bring any tools. Thank you! 🌱💚
Once you fill out the form, just come to your shift on June 8 [see location here]. Enter Danehy Park through the Sherman Street entrance, then follow the main path straight ahead. Walk past the Miyawaki mini-forest. Just a bit further, you’ll spot our check-in table along the main path! If there is any change in the date or time, we will reach out to you directly.
Location of the garden marked
This project is a collaboration with the City of Cambridge and our partners at Biodiversity for a Livable Climate.
BioDay at Danehy Park — Saturday, May 3, 3–5pm
On May 3, 2025, we gathered for our second celebration of Biodiversity—and what a wonderful afternoon it was!
Together with our partners at Biodiversity for a Livable and Climate Boston Birding, we welcomed neighbors for native plant activities, bird-watching, a Miyawaki forest tour, and music. We also introduced the community to our upcoming Native Plant Pollinator Garden project, which will bring more biodiversity and beauty to the heart of the park. Learn more about the project and join us here.
Thank you to everyone who came out and helped make the day so special!
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First Pollinator Garden Planting in Cambridge
On September 28, 2024, we were thrilled to install our very first pollinator garden in the City of Cambridge—at the beautiful Fresh Pond Reservation!
This new planting builds on an existing pollinator strip that park rangers began a few years ago, located along the Cambridge-Watertown Greenway. With the energetic support of a local Cambridge Scout troop, we removed turf and planted 56 native plants to expand this important habitat.
A big thank-you to Ranger Tim for coordinating the event and welcoming us to Fresh Pond Reservation, and an even bigger shoutout to the scouts for bringing their energy, curiosity, and enthusiasm for native plants. You made this day a great success!
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The Cambridge Moth Ball
We are thrilled to announce a Cambridge Moth Ball on Wednesday, July 24th from 7 to 9:30 pm at Kingsley Park in Fresh Pond Reservation! Get a chance to see pollinator moths up close, marveling at their amazing variety of colors, and learning their crucial role in local ecosystems and the food chain.
Biodiversity Day
Join us for Biodiversity Day Festival at Danehy Park! This family-friendly event is free and open to the public. We will celebrate the importance and power of biodiversity through fun, nature-filled activities and live music.