Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New Partnership Helps Track and Encourage Biodiversity Restoration Across North America  ITHACA, N.Y. [June 1, 2026]— An exciting new partnership between the Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s Garden for Birds program and Homegrown National Park is making it easier than ever for you to access the resources needed to create bird-friendly habitats, document your impact, and […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Historic Florida Scenic Highway Becomes First Scenic Byway Recognized by Homegrown National Park A 17-mile corridor in St. Johns County launches a community-driven effort to restore native habitat—linking local action to a national movement St. Johns County, FL — [May,12, 2026] — A historic stretch of road in Northeast Florida is becoming

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   A Reused Bucket Vs. Mosquito Fogging: New National Campaign Offers Wildlife-Friendly Alternative Homegrown National Park launches “Mosquito Bucket Challenge” as Americans look for safer ways to control mosquitoes As mosquito season ramps up across the United States, a new national campaign is encouraging homeowners to rethink how they fight back—without harming

A new interactive experience invites people to see their yards—and what’s possible—through a different lens FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 29, 2026 Homegrown National Park (HNP) announced the launch of Living Lens, a new partnership with ContemPlay. The experience showcases real spaces where native plants are already supporting wildlife. Living Lens connects people with real gardens,

Three Local Garden Centers Promote Native Keystone Plants in Partnership with Homegrown National Park FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 20, 2026 Sharon, CT:  Homegrown National Park (HNP) today announced the launch of a partnership with three local garden centers to promote plantings with Tallamy’s Keystone Native Plants.  Doug Tallamy is an entomologist, NY Times best-selling author,

Transition reflects continued focus on growth, collaboration, and mission impact Boston, MA — [2/6/26] — Homegrown National Park (HNP), a nonprofit organization catalyzing people to plant native and remove invasive plant species to restore and protect the natural systems that support all life, today announced the appointment of Dee Salomon as board president, continuing the