Welcome to Growing Wild Massachusetts, a state-wide initiative dedicated to promoting biodiversity and supporting native pollinators across the Commonwealth.

Check back in May to pledge your garden, find a starter kit location and resources to Grow Wild in 2026!

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.

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New for 2026—Germination Kits!

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

2024–25 At a Glance

Every year we have a large increase in participants and anticipate that to happen yet again for 2026! Check back in May to put your Growing Wild Garden on the map!

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Past participants

Past Counties

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Past Towns/Cities

Need a Hand with Your Pollinator Garden?

Hire a landscape professional to help with your native landscape and pollinator garden! There are plenty of talented landscape professionals in Massachusetts that are ready to assist you in designing and maintaining your native landscape and pollinator garden.

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Program Partners

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.

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.

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