Frustrated or confused while looking for species native to Long Island? We can help!
What is Native to Long Island?
Who are we?
about us
Where to look?
[List of nurseries tbd]
What to look for?
The sticker is an oval shape and [size]. It has a bright yellow border, and a blue background with a green image of silhouette of Long Island. Inside of the border, white text reads ‘Native to Long Island.’ On the border itself is a small image of an orange monarch butterfly, and blue text reading ‘ReWildLongIsland.org.’
What is a native species?
A native species is an organism that lives in an area as a result of natural processes, without human intervention.
Why plant native?
Native species are necessary for our environments because they are the basis of our entire ecosystem. These plants provide food and shelter for our pollinators and birds, along with the rest of our local fauna. Today, native species are rarely used in gardening and landscaping, which makes life difficult for the insects and animals that rely on them. By planting
How to help?
To volunteer with Native to Long Island
[INSTRUCTIONS TO SIGN UP FOR VOLUNTEERING]
How can I get labels at my nursery?
[INSTRUCTIONS ON WHO TO CONTACT TO REGISTER YOUR NURSERY FOR THE PROGRAM OR WHATEVER IDK]
The Master List
All plants labeled with a sticker are on our carefully cultivated master list. This list is entirely made of plants from the New York Flora Association. Want to know if the plant you’re looking to buy is native to Long Island?
To look at the master list, hit the button below.