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Connecticut

Working Together to Expand Native Habitat

Native plants create habitat for native wildlife, reduce urban heat islands, and manage stormwater runoff. Learn more about native plants in Connecticut and the organizations working to build native habitats that help local communities thrive.

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Connecticut Forest & Park Association

The Connecticut Forest & Park Association connects people to Connecticut’s forests, parks, and Blue-Blazed Hiking Trails, and ensures these special places are protected and well-managed for future generations.

Visit the Connecticut Forest & Park Association website

Connecticut Native Plants

Connecticut is known for its abundant array of native plant life. Connecticut wildflowers are particularly noteworthy, providing a kaleidoscope of color and sustainability to home gardens.

Buy Connecticut Native Plants
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The Ultimate Gardening Guide

In this gardening guide, we’ll explore how you can grow a gorgeous garden sanctuary, all while sustaining local flora and fauna and boosting conservation initiatives. If you’re ready to plant with purpose and create an oasis for local wildlife species, this gardening guide is for you.

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Garden Donations in Connecticut

For every plant sold on our website, we reserve one plant to be donated to a community garden or public space, doubling our collective impact on wildlife and the planet. In 2023, we donated 1 garden in Connecticut.

Learn about this program
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Connecticut Native Plant Garden with Catherine Violet Hubbard Sanctuary
In Newtown, Connecticut, something beautiful and heartwarming is taking root and blossoming in the form of Kindness Gard...

About the Affiliate Program

State affiliates of Garden for Wildlife by National Wildlife Federation have a long track record working in their states to increase habitat for backyard wildlife species. Many affiliates offer workshops, native plant sales, and community events that support creating a Certified Wildlife Habitat®, pollinator pathways, monarch gardens and more.

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Additional Resources

Explore statewide and local resources for creating habitat where you live. 

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EcoSchools U.S.

This program from the National Wildlife Federation offers a certification program for elementary through secondary schools that nurtures environmental learning and climate action. 

Visit the EcoSchools website
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Connecticut Botanical Society

The Connecticut Botanical Society works to increase knowledge of the state's flora, to accumulate a permanent botanical record, and to promote conservation and public awareness of the state's rich natural heritage

Visit CT-Botanical-Society.org
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Native Plant Trust

The Native Plant Trust formerly the New England Native Plant Society is the the nation’s first plant conservation organization and the only one solely focused on New England’s native plants. 

Visit NativePlantTrust.org