Native plants added to Ocala Wetland Recharge Park

More than 80 native plants were planted last week at the Ocala Wetland Recharge Park by volunteers from the Marion Audubon Society.

These native plants will attract pollinators and birds to the park, require little maintenance and less water, serve as food for wildlife and nectar for pollinators.

The types of new plants include Sand Live Oak, Myrtle Oak, Lyre-leaved Sage, Starry Rosinweed, Darrow’s Blueberry, Beautyberry and more. The 23 volunteers from the Audubon Society, in partnership with the local Florida Native Plant Society, planted them in various locations across the park.

The project, funded by the Audubon Collaborative Grants, aims to educate the public about the importance of native plants and birds while sparking an interest in nature and protecting the environment.

For more information, visit marionaudobon.org