Orange County, New York
A sanctuary for
wild movement.
Moonbeams Preserve is a 165-acre living laboratory for ecological restoration, where a 3-acre meadow is being returned to native grasses and wildflowers for pollinators.
Project Goal
Restoring 3 acres of critical pollinator habitat through invasive removal and native plant installation.
165
Acres protected
3
Acres restored
683
Native plants installed
10
Native species added
The Native Seedlings
Carefully selected species that anchor the local ecosystem and support the New York Pollinator Conservation Fund's mission.
Big Bluestem
The "monarch of the prairies," providing essential structure and winter cover for wildlife.
Hoary Mountain Mint
A pollinator powerhouse, attracting a vast diversity of beneficial bees and wasps.
Late Purple Aster
A critical late-season nectar source for migrating monarchs and nesting bees.
The Collective Effort
Partner Organizations
- Orange EnvironmentEnvironmental advocacy and regional protection since 1982.
- Orange County Land TrustPreserving the wild character of Orange County.
- ArcheWild Ecological Restoration ServicesEcological design, invasive removal, and native plant installation.
Primary Funding
This restoration project is made possible through the generous support of the New York Pollinator Conservation Fund at The New York Community Trust.