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Pennsylvania

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 Pennsylvania and the organizations working to build native habitats that help local communities thrive.

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Featured Affiliate

PennFuture

PennFuture is leading the transition to a clean energy economy in Pennsylvania and beyond. We are protecting our air, water and land, and empowering citizens to build sustainable communities for future generations.

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Pennsylvania Native Plants

Pennsylvania boasts diverse landscapes that showcase a stunning array of native plants. Wildflowers, in particular, stand out with their vibrant colors, making them a perfect choice for home gardens.

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The Ultimate Colorado Gardening Guide

In this Colorado 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 Maryland gardening guide is for you.

Garden Donations in Pennsylvania

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 5 gardens in Pennsylvania.

It’s not a weed, and it doesn’t produce milk, but the humble milkweed is one of the most important plants you can have i...
Edited by David Mizejewski, National Wildlife Federation Naturalist As the days shorten and the temperatures begin to dr...
As passionate gardeners ourselves, we know the frustration of seeing pests like aphids munch on your beloved milkweed. B...

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. 

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Pennsylvania Native Plant Society

The Pennsylvania Native Plant Society advocates the conservation of native plants and their habitats and promotes the increased use of native plants in the landscape.

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PA Department of Conservation & Natural Resources

DCNR’s Bureau of Recreation and Conservation builds connections between citizens and the outdoors through recreation enhancement, natural resource conservation, and community revitalization efforts.