Native Plants
To increase availability and awareness of diverse, local ecotype native plant materials to meet the restoration needs of regional private landowners and conservation practitioners.
Native Plants
- Plant Materials Exchange Program – Exchange volunteer hours for native seeds.
- Oak Openings Native Trees and Shrubs – List of native trees & shrubs, including their common/scientific names, sun, moisture, and soil recommendations, and seasonal colors.
- Local Native Plant Suppliers (OH & MI) – List of growers from NW OH and SE MI that sell local genotype native plants and seed – check out Wild Ones for more!
Interested in learning more about native plants? Check out our partner, the Oak Openings region chapter of Wild Ones, for more information. There, you’ll find:
Oak Openings Habitat Guides
Designed by our Native Plant committee, these habitat guides include descriptions of selected habitats, indicator species, common species, stewarding information, and more! Check out each of the guides below:
- Oak Savanna & Barren Habitats
- Wet Prairie Habitat
- Mesic Tallgrass Prairie Habitat
- More coming soon!
Our Mission Statement:
The Green Ribbon Initiative is a shared vision of public and private organizations, landowners, and individuals working to preserve enhance and restore critical natural areas in the Oak Openings region of Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan.