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HNP Volunteer Spotlights
Kayla Armstrong Steers the direction of HNP Biodiversity Map The future of the HNP Biodiversity Map is looking brighter and clearer than ever, and we have an incredible volunteer to thank for helping steer the ship. Kayla Armstrong has stepped up into a vital role, acting as a product manager to help shape the direction […]
To Mow or Not to Mow
By Dee Salomon Originally published in The Ungardener Est. Read Time: 5 minutes Love it or hate it, there is no denying the several blankets of snow this winter were beautiful, especially as they visually muffled some of the damage they caused in the first place. There appears to be tree damage – some minor […]
Introducing Living Lens
A new way to see the nature around you Est. Read Time: 5 minutes Cover photo: Lynn O’Shaughnessy Today, we’re launching Living Lens, a weekly interactive experience designed to help you slow down, look closely, and see the living world around you differently. At Homegrown National Park, our mission is to restore nature where people […]
Welcome Dee Salomon as President of the HNP Board
We’re thrilled to announce that Dee Salomon has stepped into the role of President of the Homegrown National Park Board. We’ve started this year with a flurry of Zoom calls-refining strategy, clarifying language, and digging deeper into how we grow the impact of this movement. And nearly every call begins the same way: Dee logs […]
Southern Plains Land Trust Joins the Biodiversity Map
Est. Read time: 5 minutes Cover photo: Heartland Ranch Nature Preserve by Lauren McCain Adding 51,000+ acres of protected shortgrass prairie to Homegrown National Park We’re excited to welcome the Southern Plains Land Trust (SPLT) to the Homegrown National Park Biodiversity Map. With the addition of more than 51,000 acres of protected shortgrass prairie, SPLT […]
Yardenalities
Find Your Yardenality™: A Design Shortcut for Transforming Your Backyard Some yards just feel right – inviting, natural, and full of personality. Others… not so much. If you’ve ever struggled to make your yard reflect you, this workshop will help. Yardenalities: A Design Shortcut for a Backyard Makeover is all about recognizing your personal style […]
2025 Community Insights
Cover photo: Mosquito Bucket Challenge event by Barrington Green Team, NJ Est. Read time: 7 minutes How the 2024 Community Survey shaped our work in 2025 Each year, Homegrown National Park surveys our community to better understand what’s actually happening on the ground. The goal isn’t to measure perfection, but to listen carefully to the […]
The Homegrown National Park Schools Program
Est. Read Time: 8 minutes Growing the Movement with Biodiversity Education in Middle Schools This year, Homegrown National Park launched something new and very close to our hearts. In partnership with an incredible group of teachers, students, and community organizations, we piloted the first year of the HNP Schools Program in the greater Chattanooga region. […]