Pollinator Garden Project
Located at Fighting Creek Park (Pavillion area) - Powhatan, Virginia
The Pollinator Garden
Located in Fighting Creek Park in Powhatan, Virginia lies our Pollinator Garden, across from the sports fields and the playground. Our primary goal for this garden was to educate the community. We want to spread the word about how important pollinators are and the simple ways that everyone can help. Even planting one pollinator-friendly plant a year helps our ecosystem.
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Watch the video below to get a broader sense about our beautiful garden, tended lovingly by our Goochland-Powhatan Master Gardener Volunteers ...
The Sensory Garden
GPMGA decided to update the Senory Garden by changing it to an educational garden for pollinators. In phase one, we planted butterfly-attracting perennials in several areas, as well as, basic shrubs that provide food and shelter for pollinators throughout every season. The garden layout was redesigned as well. At each stage of the cdhange over, we offerred clinics to demonstrate our processes to the public.
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Stage 2 began in the fall of 2017 and included extending the plant material so that people can see a larger selection of pollinator friendly plants. Plans include a new pathway and an iris/mixed research bed area under the supervision of Mike Lockatell, a local iris breeder and landscaper. A solarization display, a compost bin, and new interactive signage are also part of the plan.
Vist the Pollinator Garden at
Fighting Creek Park, Powhatan, VA