The Friends plant and maintain the flower beds at Willow Point, the park’s southernmost section, as well as McKellar Cove by the beach. We named these areas Friends Meadow. We decided to join the growing movement to use Native Plants. Why? Native plants thrive in the local climate and soil conditions where they naturally occur. They provide nectar, pollen and seeds that feed butterflies, insects, birds and other animals. In contrast, most alien ornamentals provide neither food nor shelter for animals, and often require considerable effort to flourish. Visit the park for inspiration for your own efforts to create a native garden and join the Pollinator Pathway! A download of this plant list is available below.