Getting Started with Natural Communities

Your Path to Native Plant and Ecological Restoration Success

At Natural Communities, we believe that transforming your land with native plants is a powerful way to restore ecosystems, improve biodiversity, and create resilient landscapes. Whether you're a landowner looking to create natural habitats or a municipality planning a sustainable project, we have the expertise and resources to help you succeed.

Retail vs. Wholesale: Choose Your Path

We offer tailored solutions based on your needs. Let’s get you started on the right track!

Retail Customers:
If you're a landowner seeking to restore your property with native plants, grasses, or shrubs, our retail services are designed for you. We provide bulk quantities of high-quality native species, perfect for creating ecologically sound landscapes in the Midwest and beyond.

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Wholesale Customers
For larger projects, such as municipalities, park districts, environmental nonprofits, or corporate campuses, our wholesale division offers custom solutions, including personalized quotes and specialized consultations.

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Native plants are essential to restoring and maintaining the ecological health of the Midwest. By choosing native species, you’re helping to:

• Support Local Wildlife: Native plants provide food and shelter for birds, pollinators, and other wildlife, ensuring biodiversity.
• Resilient In The Face Of Change: Resilient and diverse ecosystems are a first lie defense against climate change.
• Improve Soil Health: Deep-rooted native plants stabilize soil, reduce erosion, and increase water infiltration.
• Enhance Water Quality: Native plants act as natural filters, reducing runoff and improving water quality in nearby streams and rivers.
• Reduce Maintenance: Once established, native species are adapted to local conditions, requiring less water, fertilizer, and upkeep.

Core Services

At Natural Communities, we offer comprehensive services to meet your restoration goals:

• Ecological Restoration Consultation: Whether you're just starting or need ongoing maintenance guidance, our expert team provides consultation services to help design and implement native landscapes.
• Custom Restoration Services: From large private landowners, to commercial landscapes, to large restoration projects, we provide guidance for rewilding and restoring native landscapes. We can pair you with the correct ecological contractor to meet your exact needs.
• Site-Specific Seed Mixes: Our regionally adapted seed mixes and plants are designed to thrive in your unique environment, promoting healthy ecosystems. We can also supply locally sourced native seed, plant, tree and shrub material upon request.
• Sustainable Land Management: Utilizing Fly-Wheel-Ecology provide long-term management strategies to ensure the ongoing success of your native plantings.

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Getting started with Natural Communities means committing to a better, more sustainable future. Whether you're creating a native prairie, forest, or wetland, we are here to guide you through every step.