Plant it Right

NPSF Planting Techniques

Streamside planting projects are vitally important in the restoration of fish and wildlife habitat. The success of these restoration projects is directly tied to proper planting techniques and subsequent maintenance.

Plant It Right: Repairing Our Streams

Planting on a Slope

Quick overview of the technique for planting on a slope so that plants receive rain water to irrigate them and help stabilize the slope. Made by Native Plant Salvage Foundation to help volunteers with local planting projects.

Live Stakes Planting

First-year Watering Plan (Coming soon)

Restoration Planting Techniques (Coming soon)

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Staff time

Our organization is mostly run by volunteers, but the Senior Extension Coordinator & Educator as well as our Service Learning & Outreach Coordinator (AmeriCorps) are paid staff who are crucial to keeping NPSF a well oiled machine. The AmeriCorps position is our biggest expense and donations help us offset the cost of hosting a member each year.

Native Plant Nursery

While we salvage many of the plants in our nursery, the cost of keeping them happy and healthy is a big one! We also purchase plants from other nurseries when necessary for restoration projects or when we need to supplement our own inventory. Soil, tools, carts, and

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