Worcester Prep Pollinator Garden Dedication Ceremony
Berlin, MD – Over the weekend, Worcester Preparatory School’s (WPS) newly built pollinator garden was dedicated to former Worcester Prep English teacher, Mrs. Kathleen Otway, in a beautiful ceremony.
In the fall of 2022, a parent approached Head of Lower School Dr. Sara Timmons about a tv program on endangered Monarch butterflies that had captured the interest of his son, a Lower School student. They inquired whether Worcester Prep had any programs in place that could be used to assist Monarchs or other local pollinators. Inspired by the student’s enthusiasm, and with the support of the administration as well as a generous donation from the Kaufman family, the WPS community moved quickly to turn interest into actuality.
In the early spring of 2023 student volunteers were able to begin the design and construction of the Worcester Prep Pollinator Garden. In May 2023, as part of the school’s Earth Day festivities, Lower School students had the opportunity to plant a variety of native plants designed to attract butterflies and other local pollinators to the new garden space.
Sadly, during this time Worcester Prep lost a dear member of our community, former English teacher, Mrs. Kathleen Otway. While at WPS, Kathleen founded the Upper School Garden Club, so it was only fitting to dedicate the new garden in her memory. Through a donation from the Greco family, benches and bird baths were added to complete the space.
On Saturday, September 9, a dedication ceremony was held for the new Worcester Prep Pollinator Garden with members of the Otway, Greco, and Kaufman families, as well as current and former staff and alumni in attendance. It was a beautiful day to officially unveil the space and honor someone whose impact remains rooted in the WPS community.
Founded in 1970, WPS is a private, independent Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 School, located in Berlin, Maryland. Approximately 500 students attend from Maryland, Delaware and Virginia. For more information about WPS, please visit www.worcesterprep.org or call 410.641.3575.
Worcester Preparatory School
508 South Main Street, Berlin, MD 21811
Phone: 410-641-3575 | Fax: 410-641-3586
Celebrating 50 years, WPS is an independent, college prep day school for Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 students. Located in Berlin, Maryland, the private school attracts an average of 500 students from Maryland, Delaware and Virginia.
