Aerial image of WARC with coastal prairie and pollinator garden establishment dates

Aerial image of WARC with coastal prairie and pollinator garden establishment dates. 

In 2015, WARC staff grew prairie species in the Center greenhouse and began planting coastal prairie species in a 700 sq ft garden bed lining a southeastern wall of the Center.

In 2017, WARC restored 0.7 acres of coastal prairie northeast of the Center. This was followed in 2019 by the restoration of an additional 0.5 acres northwest of the Center and the planting of a 250 sq ft garden bed. In 2023, the northwest prairie was extended by another 0.25 acres, and 0.4 acres of shrubs and forbs was planted to connect the 2017 and 2019 prairies. In 2024, preparation began for the restoration of 0.5 acres in the easternmost field. 

Additionally, a 0.5 acres educational pollinator garden was planted in 2024 that showcases native ornamentals and demonstrates the potential for creating beautiful and beneficial landscaping with native plants.