WETLAND PLANTING AT CAROLINA BEACH STATE PARK

Help us plant sawgrass and seaside goldenrod to strengthen the wetland habitat between the picnic area and the marina. We have approximately 600 native plants to get into the ground, and with community hands and heart, we can finish before the end of November to give them the best chance to thrive.

Friends of Pleasure Island State Parks will be leading this project on behalf of park staff.

PLANTING WINDOW
November 11, 12, 13, and 15
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

If weather delays planting, we will finish up during the last part of November.

Join for one day or as many as you can. Even one hour makes an impact.

WHERE TO MEET & PARK
Park at the marina flagpole parking area, near the Painted Bunting feeder location. Tools and plants will be provided on site.

PLANTING DETAILS

Sawgrass (Cladium jamaicense)
• Teal-marked wetland area
• Area flagged with blue ribbon (south side of the road)
• Waterproof boots required

Seaside Goldenrod (Solidago mexicana)
• Pink-flagged roadside section between marked pin flags
• Regular shoes are fine

Planting method: set plants level with the ground and gently pack soil around them.

WHAT TO BRING
Garden gloves
Water
Bug spray
Sun protection
Waterproof boots if planting in the sawgrass area

WHY THIS MATTERS
These native plants help stabilize wetland soils, improve water quality, and provide vital habitat for coastal wildlife. Installing them now gives them time to root before winter and strengthens the park’s natural resilience.

Let’s put these plants in the ground and continue supporting Carolina Beach State Park’s conservation mission one plug at a time. We’ll see you out there.