Pollinator Gardens

Consult the following sites to find Ohio Native Plants

1. Plant Finder – National Wildlife Federation

https://www.nwf.org/nativeplantfinder/

2. Xerces Society for Great Lakes Region

https://www.xerces.org/sites/default/files/2018-05/17-047_03_XercesSoc_Pollinator-Plants_Great-Lakes-Region_web-4page.pdf

3. Keystone Plants by Ecoregion – National Wildlife Federation

https://www.nwf.org/Garden-for-Wildlife/About/Native-Plants/keystone-plants-by-ecoregion

4. Soft Landings – Information on planting under trees including species

https://www.pollinatorsnativeplants.com/softlandings.html

Possible Grant Opportunities

Bee and Butterfly Fund

https://www.beeandbutterflyfund.org/seed-a-legacy-program.html

Will provide free seed for 2-25 acres of prairie. Must be approved through application process to receive.

Applications are accepted year-round.

Pheasants/Quail Forever Pollinator Grants

Grants of up to $500 from local chapter and $500 matching from federal dollars. For Pollinator programs.

https://www.pheasantsforever.org/Conservation/Habitat-Education/Pollinator-Habitat-Outreach-Program/Pollinator-Program-Grants.aspx#:~:text=To%20accomplish%20program%20objectives%2C%20grants,%2C%20Garden%20Club%20etc.)

Wildlife Education Grant – ODNR Division of Wildlife $500/year. Grants can fund multiple projects at one location, but only one grant is permitted each fiscal year (July 1-June 30). ANYTHING that promotes wildlife. Native plantings, nesting boxes, signage, field trips, research, etc.

DNR+9009+Wildlife+Education+Grant+Application.pdf (ohiodnr.gov)

Where to Buy Ohio Native Plants

www.spencenursery.com

https://ohionativegrowers.org/

https://www.ohionativeplantmonth.org/native-plant-sources

https://www.prairiemoon.com/

https://www.prairienursery.com/

https://nativesinharmony.com/

Where to Buy Ohio Native Seed

https://www.opnseed.com/

https://www.pfhabitatstore.com/store/items/OH/

https://www.beeandbutterflyfund.org/purchase-seed.html