Growing Wild for PollinatorsGrowing Wild Massachusetts

Plant native. Make an impact. Join the Growing Wild Massachusetts movement.

Protect biodiversity and strengthen our ecosystems
Support local pollinators like bees, butterflies, and birds by creating native plant habitats
Bring native plants into any space, from backyards to flower pots

Together, we can grow a healthier, more resilient Massachusetts — one garden at a time.

Every plant makes a difference.

New for 2026—Germination Kits!

This year, we are proud to introduce seed Germination Kits into the Growing Wild Massachusetts program as we continue to expand the reach of our mission.

In addition to the Growing Wild Massachusetts Starter Kits, the Germination Kits will allow more participants to join the statewide movement by planting native wildflower seeds, pledging their garden, and exploring resources for pollinator-friendly gardening.

Get Started

Join the Growing Wild Massachusetts movement in its mission to enhance Massachusetts’ landscapes for the benefit of pollinators and the environment! You can pick up your free Growing Wild Massachusetts 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.

Starter Kits will include:

Native Pollinator Plants: Carefully selected to support local ecosystems.
Wildflower Seeds: Expand your habitat with more blooms.
A Growing Wild Sticker: Show your commitment and inspire others.

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!

Tap a block below to discover where you can grab your FREE Growing Wild Massachusetts Starter Kit!

Growing Wild Launch Event

Join us at Mahoney’s Garden Center in Winchester for the official 2026 Growing Wild Massachusetts launch on Friday, May 29, 2026 at 10am and be one of the first to receive your Growing Wild Starter Kit!

Nursery Partners

Starting Friday, May 29, 2026 you can pick up a Growing Wild Starter Kit at:

Bemis Farms Nursery — Spencer

Brook Bound Nursery LLC — Westminster

Bigelow Nurseries — Northboro

Busy Bee Nursery — Jefferson

Dave's Natural Garden — Granby

Gulbankian Farms — Southborough

Hart Farm Nursery — Dennis Port

Randall's Farm — Ludlow

Roger Spring Hill Garden & Farm Center — Ward Hill

Weston Nurseries — Chelmsford

Weston Nurseries— Hingham

Weston Nurseries— Hopkinton

Wolf Hill Gardens — Gloucester

Wolf Hill Gardens — Ipswich

Kennedy Country Gardens — Scituate

Lakeview Nurseries — Lunenburg

Mahoney's Garden Center — Winchester

Mahoney's Garden Center — Chelmsford

Mahoney's Garden Center — Falmouth

Perreault Nurseries & Landscape Supply — North Grafton

Ward's Nursery & Garden Center — Great Barrington

Kits are first-come, first-served basis and go quickly – don’t wait!

DCR Events

DCR will be hosting the following Growing Wild events throughout the Commonwealth.

Saturday, June 6, 2026
11:00am–1:00pm
Middlesex Fells Reservation (Flynn Rink) • Medford

Sunday, June 7, 2026
11:00am–1:00pm
Lawrence Heritage State Park (Riverfront Park) • Lawrence

Saturday, June 13, 2026
11:00am–1:00pm
Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve • East Falmouth

Sunday, June 14, 2026
11:00am–1:00pm
Blackstone River Greenway (Worcester Visitor Center) • Worcester

Saturday, June 20, 2026
11:00am–1:00pm
Holyoke Heritage State Park • Holyoke

Sunday, June 21, 2026
11:00am–1:00pm
Clarksburg State Park • Clarksburg

Submit an event for your Nursery or Garden Center!

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This form is only for Massachusetts nurseries and garden centers to submit events that we can share with consumers in the Commonwealth.

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Explore. Learn. Find.

Check out our partner sites for additional information to learn more about pollinators and native plants!

Pollinator Resources

Explore more pollinator resources.

Learn more about pollinators and how to attract them!

Growing Wild

Learn more about Growing Wild.

Your source for information about Growing Wild Massachusetts.

Pollinator Decline

Learn about pollinators and their decline.

About 90 percent of all plants rely on pollinators to reproduce.

Program Partners

Growing Wild Massachusetts 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.

Share your planting journey on social media! Tag us and use #PlantYourTomorrow and #GrowingWildMA.

Hover or tap an icon above and click Share or Tweet to share the Growing Wild campaign on your Facebook or X/Twitter account! We also encourage you to post your pollinator garden photos on Instagram and to click the links below to follow our program partners.

For questions about nursery partnerships, city/town presentations, or other opportunities, reach out to DCR’s Growing Wild Program Coordinator Patrick Lindquist via email.