Sustainability and Land can be a big topic to cover. Check out the topics below on land sustainability and how you can take action.

Prairie Fields Near You

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Check out the links below for more information on Prairie Restorations and a link to the West Michigan Land Conservancy that has prairie restorations around the West Michigan area.
Do you know about Prairie Restorations? Prairie projects are important for ecosystems, providing wildflowers for pollinators and serve as a natural filtration for water. 

Native Species 

Did you know all of these beautiful flowers are native to Michigan? Planting and maintaining native plants are so important for the environment. Check out these links on other native plants and why native plants play an important role in our environment. 

Trees and Tree Disease

Trees are important because...
  • Trees provide clean air and improve the quality of air
  • Trees help to conserve energy 
  • Trees help to maintain healthy ecosystems 
  • And trees do so much more!
Tree Disease and invasive species can be threatening to a tree and tree populations. 
Some diseases and invasive species to look out for include: 
  • Oak Wilt 
  • Emerald Ash Borer
  • Hemlock Woolly Adelgid
Check out the link below on more threats to trees.

Invasive Species 

Do you recognize any of these plants? Did you know that ALL of these plants are invasive species? In addition to these, there are even more invasive plants in Michigan. Check out the links below to learn about invasive species and how to get rid of them. 

Rain Gardens 

Rain Gardens are compiled of native plants that have deep roots. These plants help to absorb stormwater and filter pollutants, as well as play an important part for pollinators.
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