Can a college improve sustainability, budget, and student performance with a single change? Yes. In recent years, campus landscaping has shifted toward native alternatives from traditional turf. Cornell University began a native plant project in 2009....Read more >
Native plants are valuable to the ecological success of any region. They evolved with the site’s soils, sunlight, moisture, and wildlife. Together, they created functional ecosystems we call natural communities. Forest, wetland, prairie, savanna, glade....Read more >
Combatting climate concerns requires a sense of urgency to adopt sustainable practices. One solution that benefits farms and the environment is agroforestry and participation in carbon markets. This article explores how agroforestry can empower farmers to...Read more >
Permaculture bridges the gap between human activities and the natural world. It combines sustainable agriculture and ecological design. Native plant species play a key role in permaculture’s sustainable and thriving ecosystems. This...Read more >
Winter months mean cold weather and fewer hours of daylight. There is also a significant decrease in activity among wildlife populations. But native plants continue working!With their unique adaptations developed over thousands of years, natives are...Read more >
Ecosystem resilience has never been more critical. Escalating climate change is driving the movement to preserve and protect our lands. Native plants are important components of environmental land management. Their unique evolutionary characteristics...Read more >