Restoring Viable Habitats
The Native Yard Project is a community-based, volunteer-led organization that works to restore viable habitat right in our yards.
Valuable wildlife, from birds and small mammals to pollinators and other bugs, prefer native plants to exotic or invasive ones. Many have even evolved to exclusively feed or nest on certain native plants known as host plants.
By restoring our yards with native plants, we can bolster native biodiversity through our landscape choices.
The Cash for Grass Grant
We know that restoration projects can get pricey, which is why the Native Yard Project offers its flagship grant program: the Cash for Grass Grant Program. Through this grant program, the NYP works to make native gardening more accessible to our community.
The Cash for Grass grant helps offset the costs of purchasing native plants, plugs, or seeds for any native landscaping project in Richland County. No site or project is too small! Plant species must be native to Ohio to be eligible for the Cash for Grass grant.
Apply Today
Applications are open until March 15, 2025.
The Native Yard Project can help you transform your yard into a more beautiful, natural habitat with free services, including:
- Free consultations to help with design and planning
- Curated resources and educational materials
- Advocacy for property-owners
- Educational events and speaking engagements
Stay Up to Date
Don’t miss out on the next Cash for Grass Grant!
Email Kelly to join the mailing list. Want to volunteer or work with us? See our opening here or contact Kelly about becoming a volunteer Habitat Creation Coach—we’d love to get you involved!
Join Us in Protecting North Central Ohio’s Natural Heritage
The North Central Ohio Land Conservancy is dedicated to preserving the unique landscapes of our region. Have questions or want to get involved? Reach out and join us in protecting these natural spaces for future generations.