Alnylam Pharmaceutical (50 volunteer scientists) cut seed heads of phragmites at Discovery Park meadow, and planted many native shrubs that they purchased at Garden In the Woods, helping FAR enhance the meadow and protect Blair Pond meadow. They added to the rain garden created by FAR and neighbors. Projects included trimming trail for Ecology Campers, removing rotted wood for stream crossing, tending garden, cutting pathways throughout the garden area, thinning and mulching.

Dear FAR, Thanks for hosting us yesterday. Glad you has an opportunity to rest. Our group had a great time and loved spending time in the beautiful reservation. I've included a few photos I took yesterday. -Christine Lindenboom

Planting Native plants and shrubs from Garden in the Woods- Rain Garden by railroad tracks at Blair Pond near location of new electric cable for Belmont residents.

Alnylam employees enjoy Alewife Reservation at Discovery Park while working for 4 hours with Pizza break by Bertuccis

Alnylam clip North Trail pathway one linear mile to Little Pond for public access for hiking and environmental observation of urban wild resources

Seed heads of phragmites cut will not spread. Digging roots is the next step to keep the meadow