By planting native species, you become part of a collective effort to protect biodiversity and strengthen our ecosystems.
Massachusetts’ landscapes—from river valleys to cranberry bogs to sub-alpine communities—are home to unique native plants that support local pollinators. By adding native plants to your home landscape, you help support and preserve these critical ecosystems while attracting butterflies, bees and birds to your own garden.
Whether you have a large backyard or a few flower pots, every native plant makes a difference. Together, we can grow a healthier, more resilient Massachusetts—one garden at a time.
Click on a county above for a list of participating towns/cities.
Your participation in Growing Wild makes a real difference and the information you share helps with valuable pollinator research. You may also simply choose to sign up for updates from the Growing Wild team!
Join the Growing Wild Movement in its mission to enhance Massachusetts’ landscapes for the benefit of pollinators and the environment! You can pick up your free Growing Wild starter kit at the below nurseries and DCR event locations or visit your local nursery for expert guidance on selecting plants that will help your plants thrive and create a lasting habitat.
Join us at the official Growing Wild 2025 launch on DATE/TIME/LOCATION and be one of the first the receive your Growing Wild starter kit. Each free Growing Wild starter kit contains: placeholder for kit materials
Starting [DATE], you can pick up a Growing Wild starter kit at:
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Kits are first-come, first-served basis and go quickly – don’t wait!
DCR will be hosting Growing Wild events at:
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Once you secured your plants from our starter kit or local nursery, submit this form to pledge your garden and check out the resources on the bottom of this page for care to tips to ensure your natives thrive in your garden!
Check out our partner sites for additional information learn more about pollinators and native plants!
Growing Wild is a collaboration between the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR), and the Massachusetts Nursery and Landscape Association (MNLA), providing the resources you need to help pollinators thrive and make your community more resilient.
For questions about nursery partnerships, city/town presentations, or other opportunities, reach out to DCR’s Growing Wild Program Coordinator Patrick Lindquist via email.
Plant Something Massachusetts is a project of Massachusetts Nursery and Landscape Association, and was originally established in partnership with Massachusetts Flower Growers’ Association.
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