July 26, 2010
Fresh Pond Reservation's
Woodland Restoration and Native Plants Demonstration Project
A quarter-acre plot full of invasive weeds has been turned into a lush woodland understory, featuring plants that are native historically to the area that we call Middlesex County. Four years ago, Friends group member Suzanna Black volunteered to "adopt" the area and remove the weeds. As empty spaces appeared, she filled them with native plants that were either donated or purchased from New England Wild Flower Society. Today the "Corner" has about 100 native species, and features a circular path so that visitors can enjoy it. It is located about 1/4 mile north (counter-clockwise) from the water department.