More Useful Links

Ecological Gardening and Stewardship

• Ecological Landscaping Association
  An organization for landscape professionals promoting ecological practices. ELA member companies can be located on their website, but are not reviewed or endorsed as a part of membership.

Statewide Organizations

• Mass Wildlife Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program
  The Program's highest priority is protecting the 176 species of vertebrate and invertebrate animals and 259 species of native plants that are officially listed as Endangered, Threatened or of Special Concern in Massachusetts.

• Mass Audubon
  The conservation section of the Mass Audubon website has great information about Massachusetts birds and butterflies, and a range of resource materials about wildlife and ecological issues.

• The Trustees of Reservations
  The Trustees steward over 100 properties around the Commonwealth, all great places to explore. Some are seeking volunteers to help manage invasive plants.

More on Native Plants

• Ferns of New England
• Native East Coast Azaleas
• New England Botanical Club

Birds and Butterflies

• Cornell Lab of Ornithology — A great site for bird ID and information
• Lepidopteran Ornamental Guide — Doug Tallamy's research on the value of native plants as hosts for butterflies and moths
• Massachusetts Butterfly Club — Good photos and information on butterflies

Local and Regional Stewardship Groups that Advocate for Indigenous Plants

• Boston Natural Areas Network — Operates City Natives, a native plant nursery and learning center
• The Friends of Fresh Pond Reservation — Nature walks and volunteer programs for invasive plant removal
• Friends of the Fells and Found in the Fells — Information on native flora and fauna at Middlesex Fells Reservation