Turn Your Yard into a Vital Habitat: Sunbridge Recognized as the First Homegrown National Park Community
Something’s abuzz in the naturehood.
Sunbridge has been named the nation’s first-ever Homegrown National Park Community. This recognition reflects what we’ve always believed: Being good stewards of the land is one of the best investments we can make in our future.
Planting native species and designing with nature in mind has always been part of our plan, and now this distinction allows us to share our approach as a blueprint for communities across the country.
It’s not just recognition. It’s a signal to residents and future neighbors alike that putting down roots in Sunbridge truly makes a difference.
What Is the Homegrown National Park Movement?
Homegrown National Park (HNP) is a nationwide effort led by scientist and New York Times bestselling author Doug Tallamy. The mission? To regenerate 20 million acres of native habitat (the equivalent of the entire state of South Carolina) by transforming yards, parks and open spaces into thriving ecosystems.
Why the Designation Matters
If Sunbridge can do it, other communities can too. By joining the HNP movement, we’ve shown how individual yards can come together to form a network of biodiversity. This designation highlights a powerful model for conservation at scale and demonstrates how thoughtful community design can make a lasting impact on the environment. This is where you come in.
How You Can Get Involved
- Learn about native plants. Explore our website to see which species thrive in our open spaces and identify which are part of your home’s landscaping. Discover tips for maintaining a natural yard that’s lower-maintenance and more cost-effective than one full of non-native or invasive plants.
- Put your yard on the map. Sign up for the Biodiversity Map to track your impact. See how your efforts, combined with others across the U.S. and Canada, help restore vital habitats.
Not a Sunbridge Resident Yet?
You don’t have to live here to make a difference.
- Follow step-by-step guidance. Use our HNP Get Started Guides to create a native, low-maintenance yard.
- Join the movement. Contribute to a national network of biodiversity.
- Source native plants. Find trusted regional partners like Cherrylake, Plant Real Florida, or our other online partners.
Learn more about the Homegrown National Park movement, explore our website and find out how you can be part of this important initiative.