Native plants are plants that occur naturally and historically within a region. They are the ecological foundation that native wildlife depend upon for survival.

Native species can be planted to restore Palouse Prairie patches in backyards and small acreages. This promotes connectivity between habitat patches for insects, birds, and small mammals that need it. In addition to adding habitat value, native species are specifically adapted to our region and growing conditions. As a result, these native species are hardier, lower-maintenance, and more drought-tolerant than non-native plantings. Their deep root systems serve to reduce erosion and store carbon below ground.

All of our restoration projects, from forests and streambanks to pastures and backyards, utilize native plants to benefit you, your land, and our native wildlife.