Want more from your lawn than just grass? You could turn it into a mini “national park.”
Meet Homegrown National Park, a nationwide grassroots movement that invites property owners to restore wildlife habitats through sustainable planting and the removal of invasive species.
Here’s how it works: Swap a portion of your lawn for native plants that support food webs for local fauna, then watch your yard transform into a natural oasis where wildlife thrives. Registered habitats are tracked on a digital biodiversity map, so you can see which O-Town neighbors are pitching in.
Explore the map for yourself. | Screenshot via Homegrown National Park
One local community is taking the initiative to a whole new level. Sunbridge, a housing development near Split Oak Forest, was recently named the first-ever Homegrown National Park Community in the US. The “naturehood” will feature mainly native plants across 13,000 acres of blooms, lakes, and wetlands.
Ready to get started on your own turf? Learn how to register your green space and browse beginner-friendly planting tips.
