Shaare Torah

Sacred Grounds

National Wildlife Federation Sacred Grounds Program

Take the Pledge

Many congregants of Shaare Torah find joy, peace, and inspiration outdoors. By planting native plants, we can take part in protecting the earth. The Sacred Grounds program invites us to learn from experts about creating a wildlife habitat and protecting our local streams (or other natural features) by planting native plants.

We will share tips on the following:

  • What are the best native plants for my yard?
  • Where can I buy them?
  • How will they help with flooding and pollution into our local streams?
  • Designing a garden with native plants
  • Other features to help birds and butterflies thrive at our homes
  • Local municipal financial aid application/rebate information
  • How to be an ambassador for wildlife
  • And any other questions you may have!
relative root depth of native vs. non-native plants
illustration of a native garden

Some native plant resources:

Landscaping with Native Plants – Maryland Native Plant Society

Chesapeake Bay Native Plant Center

Native Plant nurseries in the Mid-Atlantic region – Maryland Native Plant Society

Native Plants Resource Page – City of Rockville

Better Backyard–A Citizen’s Resource Guide to Beneficial Landscaping and Habitat Restoration in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed, Chesapeake Bay Program

Conservation Landscaping Guidelines-The Eight Essential Elements, Chesapeake Conservation Landscaping Council

Mistaken Identity–Invasive Plants and Their Native Look-Alikes

Garden for Wildlife, National Wildlife Federation

Audubon Guide to a Healthy Yard and Beyond

Wild Ones Handbook–Green Landscaping

Take the Pledge

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