Important Reference Sites

My favorite authoritative websites dedicated to native plants, biodiversity and protecting habitat.
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Xerces Society works to protect the natural world through the conservation of invertebrates and their habitat

• https://www.xerces.org

• https://www.xerces.org/pollinator-conservation

• https://www.xerces.org/endangered-species

• https://www.xerces.org/pesticides

Native Plant Trust is the most trusted source of information for identifying, growing and promoting New England native plants.

• https://www.nativeplanttrust.org

• https://plantfinder.nativeplanttrust.org/Plant-Search

• https://gobotany.nativeplanttrust.org

• Buy The Northeast Native Plant Primer by Uli Lorimer

• National organization/North American Native Plant Trust: https://nanps.org/

National Wildlife Federation is dedicated to protecting and conserving the American landscape.

• https://www.nwf.org

• https://gardenforwildlife.com

• https://www.nwf.org/garden~ certify your garden as a wildlife habitat

Homegrown National Park® is a grassroots call-to-action to regenerate biodiversity and ecosystem function by planting native plants and creating new ecological networks.

• https://homegrownnationalpark.org/

• https://homegrownnationalpark.org/videos/

• https://homegrownnationalpark.org/keystone-trees-and-shrubs/

• List your garden on the map!

Pollinator Pathway promotes private and public pesticide-free corridors of native plants. Learn how to start a pollinator pathway in your community!

• https://www.pollinator-pathway.org/

• https://www.pollinator-pathway.org/caterpillars-butterflies-and-bees ~ Keystone plants and soft landings

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