Yonah Kalikow, Forest Foundation Intern
![]() For the creation of the native wetland environment, the Gleaners were able to secure a grant from the FruitGuys Community Fund in 2022. The grant provided funds to buy native wetland trees and plants to help control erosion around the flood area. Much thought and care went into deciding which plants to include in the wetland habitat. The Gleaners consulted with Blue Stem Natives who helped to identify plants that will thrive in and support the current ecology of the land, while also supporting the soil and controlling erosion. Roughly 20 plants that are native to eastern Massachusetts were identified and planted in the designated wetland area including trees, grasses, and many flowering plants. Many of the plants are pollinators that attract certain insects that will benefit the plants and the other crops being grown at Stonefield Farm. Thanks to the help of volunteers, all of the plants have been planted along the swale and will not only add beauty and wildlife, but will also help to mitigate erosion, absorb excess water and help to aerate the soil. The Gleaners are so excited to share this project with the public! If you are interested in viewing our new wetland area please contact outreach@bostonareagleaners.org. If you’d like to learn more about the native plant species that we have planted, check out this plant guide.
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