Community science empowers people of all ages to observe nature, collect data, and support real research. From tracking monarchs to recording blooms, every observation helps protect native ecosystems and biodiversity. Continue reading "Community Science for All Ages"
Saratoga Springs, NY- Tucked within Saratoga Springs, New York, lies an inspiring transformation: A once-abandoned gas station turned vibrant pollinator haven. The SoBro Conservancy‘s inaugural public demonstration garden, the “SoBro Triangle,” symbolizes what dedicated community action can achieve. Continue reading "Garden Profile: SoBro Conservancy"
The presentation, "Growing the Native Plant Movement Together" highlights how turning lawns into habitat and taking individual eco-friendly actions can scale into lasting community impact. Learn how to deepen your role by connecting with others, inspiring participation in the native plant movement, and helping grow a nationwide effort to create healthier, more resilient landscapes that support biodiversity. Continue reading "Growing the Native Plant Movement Together"
June Native Plant News spotlights local action with national impact. From Virginia’s pollinator-friendly gardening tips to Michigan’s expanding Habitat Hero program, communities are finding creative ways to restore habitat. Alabama’s Bee City USA continues its native planting efforts, while a new NASA-led project aims to predict wetland collapse before it’s too late. Get to know foxglove beardtongue (Penstemon digitalis), explore the staggering economic toll of invasive species, and learn why conservation groups are pushing back against the proposed sell-off of millions of acres of public land in the West. Continue reading "June 2025 Native Plant News"
Grow Where You Are is a call to action this summer. Wild Ones’ free Native Garden Designs help you turn any yard into pollinator habitat. With regionally tailored layouts, plant lists, and tips that make native planting easier than ever. Download, plant, and share today. Continue reading "Grow Where You Are: Native Garden Designs That Bring Habitat Home"
Looking to add color to your native plant garden while supporting pollinators? Blue-flowering native plants are a striking choice that provide essential food sources from spring through fall. Whether you’re planting in sun or shade, dry or moist soil, there’s a native blue bloom for every garden. Continue reading "7 Native Blue Flowers for Every Garden"
In Night Magic, Leigh Ann Henion invites readers to rediscover the beauty and importance of darkness. From fireflies to bioluminescent fungi, her nighttime adventures highlight what’s lost to light pollution — and why it matters. A lyrical blend of science and wonder, this book rekindles awe for the overlooked half of Earth’s daily rhythm. Continue reading "Book Review: Night Magic by Leigh Ann Henion"
Celebrate Pollinator Month with our curated reading lists for kids and adults. Discover books that explore the world of bees, butterflies, native plants, and ecological gardening. Continue reading "Best Books to Celebrate Pollinator Month"
Let's explore the science and practicality behind native pollinator lawns, with insights drawn from research and best practices across North America. Continue reading "What is a Pollinator Lawn?"
A buzzing, thriving native plant garden supporting pollinators in the heart of a major city — it may sound like an oxymoron, but it’s not. As Jessica Glowinski Garfield discovered, small urban gardens can host a myriad of bees, birds and butterflies while also overcoming challenging conditions with native plants. And it’s not just her […] Continue reading "Member Garden: A Garden Grows in Chicago"
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