As a mission-based landscape company, we aim to support all players in the natural, native, ecological landscaping realm.  Unfortunately, ecological landscaping is still the minority.  Through collaboration, cross-promotion, referrals and knowledge exchanges, we hope to build this minority industry into the standard for land care and design. As such, we’ve compiled a list of our favorite sustainable landscape players in NY and …

Earth Day is officially April 22nd, but Fairfield County, CT is celebrating all month long! We’ve compiled a calendar of local events, ranging from kid-friendly activities to community clean ups to virtual expert panels. If you know of any additional Fairfield County Earth Month events we should add to the list, let us know! Conservation Norwalk: A Present Day History …

Jay is a voracious reader always, but especially during the (marginally slower) winter months. Here’s what Jay’s been reading this winter! From urban ecology, to indigenous studies, explorative journeys, wildlife, and exposing the human psyche – there’s something for everyone on this season’s book list! Be sure to check out Jay’s previous Summer 2020 Book List for more great reads! Nature …

It is said that in the fall and winter the Earth inhales and in spring and summer the Earth exhales.  For those of us in the nature business, our daily lives follow the seasons, to some extent. In winter, we normally spend a significant time indoors, reflecting, calibrating, planning and designing for the seasons to come. Winter is a good …

Philly’s Healthy Outdoor Public Spaces Bill On October 30th, Jay Archer testified before the Philadelphia City Council on behalf of Toxic Free Philly and in support of City Council Bill #200425, Healthy Outdoor Public Spaces (HOPS), to ban pesticides on public land in Philadelphia. The bill proposes to “eliminate the use of toxic herbicides on publicly owned grounds and establish …