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Food Forest
Prosperity Forest Pilot: What does an abundant and generous backyard look like? We are transforming a wooded 1-acre with regenerative methods to increase biodiversity, carbon sinks, rain catchments, and native habitats. Our goal is an abundant and generous food forest, re-matriation do-tank, and nature-based futures lab in West Michigan on the shores of Lake Michigan. Founded 2021, we are working with the natural systems and planting natives as a micro-initiative for climate action at the neighborhood scale for a regenerative future. This initiative is part of a larger research context for micro-homesteads (1-1000 acres) to participate in carbon sinks and biodiversity credits as well as green energy programs. GOALS:
• Eliminate invasive species • Plant food forest • Soil: Construct hugalkultures • Water: Construct rain garden and catchment • Plant 35% of 1 acre as pollinator gardens • Host workshops |
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Native Pollinator Garden
Prosperity Forest's Pollinator Stewardship Certification demonstration project! We are excited to partner with our own local library to create a Pollinator Paradise Garden! We can't wait to get started in the Spring of 2024. Local partner: White Lake Community Library in Whitehall, MI. Interested in supporting us? Get in touch and we will email you our sponsorship deck. We are always looking for volunteers and partners. GOALS:
• Plant a Pollinator Paradise • Expand existing native garden • Add educational signage • Invite the community • Add a native seed section to the library • Secure fiscal sponsorship • Sponsors and grants • Volunteers |
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Presentations & Workshop Series
Prosperity Forest programming for a regenerative future!
This presentation and workshop series prompts participants to ask how we can design for generosity in our own backyards. Located in the West Michigan Area we inspire regenerative practices at a neighborhood scale towards a more resilient community by making the links between pollinators and climate actions. Starting small, with a spec of pollen, we are supporting our pollinators by expanding from micro-habitats to global climate goals. The series delivers science-based information about pollinators and the native habitats with fun facts about butterflies, bees, bats, and birds. We provide practical resources of regional keystone plants for each pollinator and inspire participants with local, State, and National resources. These engaging presentations are a great addition to your local seasonal programming. We also offer workshops to support each topic to deepen the understanding of the material like Backyard Foraging, 3D printed native bee hotels, examples of bat houses, and creative butterfly water stations! Interested in a Bat presentation for October, 2024? Get in touch, we would love to hear from you! GOALS: • Showcase the essential role which pollinators play in a thriving ecosystem. • Support the broader impact of projects, such as the pollinator paradise garden, to increase community resilience. • Contribute to a neighborhood-scale Climate Action Plan for our communities. • Workshops provide practical ways to improve your habitats and reduce biodiversity loss. |
Pollinator Topics
Native Plant Habitats
Pollinator Presentation: Native pollinator plants.
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Native Butterflies
Pollinator presentation: Native Butterflies, keystone plants, and habitat creation.
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Native Bees
Pollinator presentation: Native bees, what's a bee house?, keystone plants, and habitat creation.
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2023 Presentations
Presentation: Native Bees
Location: Muskegon Branch, Muskegon Area District Library May 18th, 2023 |
Presentation: Native Butterflies
Location: White Lake Community Library March 29th, 2023 |
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Sponsors
Thank you to our generous 2023 sponsors for the Backyard Speaker Series and the Pollinator Paradise Garden!
If you would like to donate, sponsor, or volunteer please email: Sarahrfilley (at) gmail (dot) com
If you would like to donate, sponsor, or volunteer please email: Sarahrfilley (at) gmail (dot) com
White Lake Community Library
Rivers ACE
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Weesies Brothers Garden Center & Landscaping
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White Lake Area Climate Action Coalition
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The Dirt Daubers Garden Club
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The Muskegon Area District Library
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The Book Nook & Java Shop
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