A New York based organization dedicated to the reintroduction of native plants and animals species to their respective places through education, research and habitat restoration. Plants of the coastal zone of Lake Huron Michigan State University Sea Grant Extension Displays and describes plants and floweres that can be found from Port Huron to Mackinaw City along the shore. An extensive database of photographs of prairie plants at all stages of development. Handbook Wild Ones Presents the current wisdom regarding natural landscaping technique. It also enhances the natural beauty of the landscape, providing pleasing variety and contrast to the eye and attracting small animals to the food, nesting sites, and protective cover it affords.
Local ordinances can sometimes be a deterrent to natural landscaping.
Includes guidelines for communities in crafting new weed ordinances that begin the road toward a more benign relationship between our yards and nature. Wisconsin Vascular Plants Wisconsin State Herbarium Includes searchable databases, featuring photos, descriptions, common and scientific names, growing seasons, distribution within the state, and more. You'll also find the Atlas of Wisconsin Prairie and Savanna Flora , and indexes of conifers and rare lichens.