Good to Know: Caring for People and Wildlife by Planting Native Plants

Caring for People and Wildlife by Planting Native Plants – A Virtual Presentation

By Green Tikkun Chair, Naomi Edelson of the National Wildlife Federation

Get Inspired! Learn How You Can Use the Power of Native Plants to Help People and Wildlife

What brings you joy?  Adat Shalom is a founding congregation in the establishment of National Wildlife Federation’s Sacred Grounds program. We planted a native plant garden on our own grounds back in 2014. This year, through our Green Tikkun committee, we bring to you an exciting program to encourage congregants to plant native plants at home.  Gardening brings joy! And it is also a way to care for nature and express appreciation for the gifts we receive from the Earth.  The purpose of Sacred Grounds is to help people and wildlife by planting native plants on congregation grounds and at members’ homes. Native plants protect people and wildlife because they are suited to the soil and rainfall of Maryland.  They provide food and homes for wildlife like pollinating bees and butterflies as well as birds. They also help the soil to filter water which protects our local streams and Chesapeake Bay from pollution and flooding.  Join us for an educational and inspirational presentation about the power of native plants, and how you can plant them at home in your yard or in pots. Learn how you can get a free starter kit of native plants! On Zoom only, click here.