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South Dakota

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

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South Dakota Wildlife Federation

SDWF is the state’s oldest conservation organization and the state’s only conservation organization actively involved in developing legislative policy impacting outdoor sporting activities.

Visit the South Dakota Wildlife Federation website

South Dakota Native Plants

The vast prairies and grasslands of South Dakota boast a rich variety of native plants. Within this diverse landscape, the enchanting wildflowers of South Dakota dazzle with their vivid colors, adding a sustainable and vibrant touch of beauty to any garden.  

Buy South Dakota Native Plants
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The Ultimate New Jersey Gardening Guide

In this New Jersey 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 New Jersey gardening guide is for you.

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Garden Donations in North Dakota

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.

Learn about this program
Native Plants
5 Milkweeds to Plant in Your Butterfly Garden
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...
Planting Tips
Fall is the Best Time to Plant Native Species
Edited by David Mizejewski, National Wildlife Federation Naturalist As the days shorten and the temperatures begin to dr...
Native Plants
Aphids on Your Milkweed? Call in the Ladybugs!
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. 

Visit the EcoSchools website
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Great Plains Native Society

The Great Plains Native Plant Society's mission is to engage in scientific research, disseminate this knowledge through educational botanical gardens, and further the public familiarity with plants of the Great Plains of North America.  

Visit GPNPS.org
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South Dakota University 

Native Plant Initiative

South Dakota University's Native Plant Initiative has a mission to support the use of native plants in private and public lands in the Northern Great Plains through research, education and outreach.

Visit their website