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Bumble bee sitting on bright yellow goldenrod plant.

Keystone Species

“Keystone plants are native plants critical to the food web and necessary for many wildlife species to complete their life cycle. Without keystone plants in the landscape, butterflies, native bees and birds will not thrive. 95% of our terrestrial birds rely on insects supported by keystone plants.”   National Wildlife Federation In the native plant community […]

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Field of only Invasive Periwinkle in TJ Dolan Natural Area,

Invasive Plants

Invasive plants are species that are not native to a particular ecosystem and cause harm to that environment, economy, or even human health. These plants tend to spread rapidly via seed or rhizomes and out compete native plants for resources, which can lead to a reduction in diversity. This can have a cascading effect on

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Monarch butterfly perched atop a pink joe-pye-weed.

Why Native Plants Matter

Native plants are unsung heroes, providing support to an entire ecosystem. They have evolved over thousands of years to thrive in specific regions and they provide essential habitat and food for wildlife such as insects, birds and mammals. They are an important component in creating a harmoniously balanced and biodiverse ecosystem. Biodiversity is crucial to

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