Natural Communities Bring Nature To Life
Wholesale Customers
We cultivate strong partnerships with a diverse range of wholesale
customers, including land trusts, municipalities, large scale land owners, rights of way owners, park districts, forest preserves, not-for-profits, colleges and corporate campuses, and contractors
Retail Customers
Plant big and save big! We offer a wide variety of seed packets, native garden kits, native plants, and bare root plants all in bulk quantities, perfect for homeowners who love to get their hands dirty to save the environment.
Retail Shop
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Buy Native Plants
Click Here - Retail Native PlantsWe have an amazing selection of single species plug flats and dormant bare root plants available at incredibly discounted prices. For our retail customers, this is an opportunity you don't want to miss!
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Native Garden Kits
Click Here - Native Garden KitsShop for Predesigned or Customize Your Own Native Garden Kits
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Buy Native Seed Mixes
Click Here - Retail Native Seed MixesWe offer ecologist-designed seed mixes for various community types on larger properties. Our team prioritizes cost-effectiveness while ensuring the habitat value of these mixes.
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Native Seed Packets
Click Here - Native Seed PacketsEmbark on an inspiring urban restoration journey with our 1,000 sq.ft. native seed mixes for yards - a perfect fusion of species that will bring both beauty and wildlife to life!
Principal Ecological Officer & Fly-Wheel Architect
Nick Fuller's 20+ year career has placed him at the forefront of large-scale ecological restoration. His experience overseeing multi-million dollar projects encompassing tens of thousands of acres annually positions him among a distinguished group of professionals tackling this ambitious scale of restoration efforts. His diverse background spans a wide range of ecological restoration projects, from rivers and wetlands to prairies and endangered species habitats.
Championing Fly-Wheel-Ecology:
Nick's passion for nature is evident in his leadership for Fly-Wheel-Ecology, a groundbreaking approach he spearheaded. He leverages his network of ecology experts, constantly refining his knowledge base by integrating the best available information. This innovative method goes beyond traditional pest management, fostering resilient ecosystems through strategic planning, native plant selection, and long-term management.
Beyond Restoration, Sustainability:
Nick's commitment extends beyond ecological restoration. He drives Natural Communities' dedication to environmental sustainability by advocating for conservation and donating a significant portion (25% in 2022 & 2023) of profits to these causes, including supporting Indigenous peoples.
Your Partner in Success:
Nick's expertise and passion make him a valuable partner. He actively shares his knowledge through consultations and presentations, empowering wholesale partners with the tools and guidance needed to implement Fly-Wheel-Ecology effectively and achieve lasting ecological success.
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Let customers speak for us
I ordered my Carex Bicknellii on a Saturday evening. it was shipped the next Tuesday and arrived on Wednesday! Excellent service, excellent packaging. The plants were healthy. Thank you!
Tray of Carex Annectens arrived healthy and well packaged. All were planted today around our community pond.!! Thanks for the quick turn around.
Can't wait to plant - I'm smothering a small troublesome area of my garden and encouraging another. This rye will do the trick.
Friendly customer service, shipped well, good looking plugs, great price!
The plants came they were packed super well and are really healthy and well rooted in! Will definitely be shopping here again
Received my plants today very healthy and an excellent root system.
Received my plans today and they are in great shape can't wait to get these in the ground and help out with those pollinator great shave can't wait to get these in the ground and help out with those pollinators. What a great root system on these plants!
Received my plants a few days ago And they were really healthy with a great root system. Can't wait to get these in the ground to serve those pollinators
I received my woodsedge plugs in a timely fashion and was extremely pleased with the plants that were sent: lush growth and well developed roots.
I finally got my 50 carex plants in my side yard. All were in great shape - with just the right enough root growth to easily pull out of the plug tray not too root bound. Only one plant was on the tiny side.
Just installed my backyard pollinator prairie! All plants arrived healthy. Can wait to see this garden leap!
Very good communication, quality and speed for shipping. I did recommend you to some of my friends. I’ll definitely be doing business with you again. Thank you! 🙏
Great plants, excellent customer service! Thank you
Plants were packaged well and had nice roots. I would order again
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