Gardens and Habitats

October 2006, Rain Garden  established @ IPW Park,  with assistance from the Public Works Department, the Environmental Advisory Council (WEAC) installs a 2000 sq foot rain garden at the IPW park to capture roof runoff from the Parks and Recreation building. 

Butterfly/Pollinator Garden @ IPW park

May 2019 - An Eagle Scout candidate created a Monarch Way-station at Lower Nike Park, by building a raised bed with a naturalized area behind it. Both areas were planted with pollinator and meadow type plants, including many milkweeds with the idea of providing habitat for Monarch Butterflies, other butterflies and pollinators. The garden qualified and was registered at Monarch Watch. 

Spring 2021- Eagle Scout candidate designed and constructed a Pollinator Way-station at the Weisel Preserve. Approximately 280 pollinator plugs and protective fencing was installed.  The fencing was erected around the site to protect the newly planted plugs against deer browse. 

May 2021 Three native plant beds were designed and installed at the Mary Barness Community Swim Club

Pollinator Garden in Lower Nike Park at the bird blind

June 2022 The WEAC hosted a Pollinator Garden Workshop at the Mary Barness Community Pool. The event was designed to educate attendees on how to create more habitable environments for  bees, butterflies and other pollinators.

In addition to teaching the why’s and how’s of creating a pollinator garden, participants planted a pollinator garden within the pool’s grounds.

Spring 2023, Lindy Community Center Gardens @ Lions Pride Park.  These native plant gardens were established after the Center was open.  Each plant species is labeled.  

Fall 2024, this area is a native garden ground cover garden.  The native species planted here were selected by members of the Penn State Master Watershed Stewards, Neshaminy Watershed Association and WEAC.  These plants are best suited to be planted by homeowners to replace lawns.  Each species is labeled with it's common and scientific name.  These plants are low maintenance.  The garden is managed by Penn State Master Watershed Stewards, Neshaminy Watershed Association. Click on the photo to see an album of our progress.