Proposed by: Noanett Garden Club, Zone I

Polly Pierce has made her life’s work the conservation of North American flora. Through her efforts and generous support, she has ensured that future generations can enjoy our beloved native wildflowers. Polly is one of the founders and past presidents of the Center for Plant Conservation (CPC), started in 1984 in an attic of the Arnold Arboretum with the mission to save North American plant species from extinction. She has also been a long serving member of the board and past president of the New England Wild Flower Society, the nation’s oldest plant conservation organization. As president of NEWFS, Polly was a passionate supporter with the CPC to endow and reintroduce Potentilla robbinsiana, dwarf mountain cinquefoil, to Mt. Washington, NH. These pivotal restoration efforts eventually facilitated the plant’s removal from the endangered species list. In addition to her incredible plant and land conservation legacy, Polly is a dedicated gardener opening and sharing her gardens, wildflowers, and knowledge with all.