Key Sustainability Topics:

Land

Sustainability and Land in Rockford

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

Do you know about Prairie Restorations? Prairie projects are important for ecosystems, providing wildflowers for pollinators and serve as a natural filtration for water. 

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.

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.

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. 

Swamp Milkweed

Swamp Milkweed

Black Eyed Susan

Black Eyed Susan

Wild Lupine

Wild Lupine

Spiderwort

Spiderwort

Trees & Tree Disease

Tree diseases can threaten tree populations. Common diseases are:

  • Oak Wilt 

  • Emerald Ash Borer

  • Hemlock Woolly Adelgid

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!