Our Mission

Friends of Edmands Park, Inc.

Friends of Edmands Park, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

This shady 33-acre park is situated near the BC campus in Newton, MA. Originally part of the Edmands estate, the property was donated to the city in 1913. It features natural unpaved pathways and is almost completely forested.

Officers
Roger Kirschner., Newtonville
Doug Coughlin, West Newton
Marcy Kagen , Newtonville

Edmands Park Pollinator Garden News

To participate in the maintenance and further plantings email: friendsofedmands@gmail.com

Initial Pollinator Planting: We have successfully planted over 80 individual plants and over 30 different native species in our pollinator garden. Plants were sourced from Middlesex Conservation District in Lincoln and also generously donated from our Newton Conservators advisor, Jon Regosin. The species include: Showy & Early Goldenrod, New England Liatris, White-Flowered Aster, Big Bluestem, White Meadowsweet, Black-eyed Susan, Spotted Beebalm, Cutleaf & Purple Coneflower, and Hairy Beardtongue.

Pollinator Garden Native Plants Edmands Park Newton MA

We are extremely grateful to these organizations for assisting us in our pollinator project: Newton Conservators, Friends of Cold Spring Park and the Newton Community Pollinator Project.

Sign up to be a volunteer for planting and taking care of our garden. Send your information to: friendsofedmands@gmail.com

Links for more information and additional pollinator garden benefits, ideas and information to these great organizations that have advised and supported us:

iNaturalist species at Edmands Park Project

Cold Spring Park Pollinator Garden

Newton Conservators Pollinator Kit

Newton Community Pollinator Project

Plans for Future Expansion

Pollinators, such as bees and insects, need to reproduce and thrive in Newton. Future plantings and gardening are planned and we welcome volunteers. Check out the initial garden that is located close to the north Blake Street entrance.

In January 2025 we planted winter seedlings which have matured and were added to the garden since the spring. We also purchased and used donated plants. In total we have over 30 plant species and 80 individual plants. Here is a listing of some of the species we started with:

Common blue violet
Pennsylvania Sedge
Hairy wood-mint
Selfheal
False Solomon Seal
Mad dog skullcap
Dense Blazing Star
Bluestem or wreath goldenrod
Narrowleaf mountain mint
Blackeyed Susan /american gold rush
Anise hyssop
Meadowsweet
Little bluestem
Golden Alexander
Wild bergamot
White Meadowsweet
Beard Tongue Huskers Red
Coastal Joe Pie Weed
Scarlet Beebalm
Obedient plant
Flat-topped white aster
Hollow Joe Pie Weed
Showy goldenrod
American Thistle
Purple flowering raspberry

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Our Mission Statement

Guiding principles that drive our mission and actions

Purpose

Our organization’s mission is to organize and support the maintenance, preservation, enhancement and improvement of Edmands Park. We also aim to promote safety, cleanliness, and functionality within the park while maintaining its current use.

Donate to Edmands Park

Join us in helping to maintain Edmands Park by volunteering, donating, or participating in our events. We are a charitable 501(c)(3) organization. Tax ID 92-1279269.
Please send your check to

Friends of Edmands Park, Inc.
191 Harvard Circle
Newton MA 02460

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