The Guard Archaeological Preserve is several projects working together to not only preserve the Guard Archaeological Site, but also the restoring the lands around the site. This fund supports the ongoing planning, management and public education that goes into the creation of the ARI Native Cultivars Garden, Butterfly habitat, restoring the ecosystem, invasive species removal and more! The Native Cultivars garden features a variety of plants that have been used by Native peoples of this region for millennia, or that have been found at Guard archaeologically. This garden serves to make a tangible connection to the past and demonstrate the ways in which plants can and have been used. The produce from this garden is used in our Experimental Archaeology sessions and public programming. In addition, we strive to accommodate all visitors with our raised-bed gardening. We appreciate any help you can give to keep this valuable project going!
Guard Archaeological Preserve Gardens