Prosperity Forest catalyzes innovative local pilots for climate action to inspire, educate, and galvanize the community to achieve global climate goals.
Pilot
Designed for generosity, shared in abundance, inspiring what's possible.
A food forest, re-matriation do-tank, and nature-based futures lab on the shores of Lake Michigan.
A food forest, re-matriation do-tank, and nature-based futures lab on the shores of Lake Michigan.
Designed for Generosity
Regenerative What would a generous city look like? Generous design acknowledges nature as a mentor, uses regenerative methods that contribute to the ecological functions, such as the critical White River Watershed, and measures habitats, improvements of water, soil, habitats, and increases in pollinator populations in new collaborative ways. |
Shared in abundance
Abundant Reimagining prosperity beyond financial metrics this pilot cultivates abundance through native plants and food forests. Permaculture principles grounded in reciprocity prioritizes climate stability and healthy ecosystems at neighborhood scale. |
Inspiring Possibilities
Iterative Prosperity Forest pilots downscaled climate solutions on a .75 acre plot as a demonstration of what's possible, right in one's own backyard. Carbon sinks, bio-credits, renewables, and alternative infrastructures all test preferable futures and lay the groundwork for resilient neighborhoods. |
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Pollinator Paradise Garden
A Pollinator Stewardship Certification demonstration project at The White Lake Community Library in Whitehall, MI.
Read more about the native pollinator plant plan and see images of the project HERE.
Read more about the native pollinator plant plan and see images of the project HERE.
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Backyard Climate Solutions Series
Prosperity Forest programming for a regenerative future.
A Prosperity Forest series presented by Sarah R. Filley with presentation data in part from the Pollinator Stewardship Certification team at Pollinator.org and is inspired by Doug Tallamay.
The series delivers science-based information about pollinators and the native habitats with fun facts about butterflies, bees, bats, and birds. I 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. I 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! Invite me to speak, design programming, and present - get in touch!
Pollinators: Native Habitat
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Native Butterfly, Keystone Plants, & Habitat
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Native Bees, What's a Bee house?
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Backyard Solution Series
Presentations & Workshops
A Prosperity Forest 2024 series funded by The Community Foundation for Muskegon County with West Michigan Environmental Action Council (WMEAC) acting as the fiduciary.
2024 Events - Pollinator Paradise Garden (Archive)
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2023 Events - Backyard Solution Series (Archive)
Presentation: Native Bees
Location: Muskegon Branch, Muskegon Area District Library
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​Presentation: Native Butterflies
Location: White Lake Community Library
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Sponsors
Thank you to the generous 2023 sponsors for the Backyard Speaker Series and the Pollinator Paradise Garden!
If you would like to donate, sponsor, or volunteer please get in touch!
If you would like to donate, sponsor, or volunteer please get in touch!
White Lake Community Library
Rivers ACE
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Barry's Greenhouse & Landscaping
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Weesies Brothers Garden Center & Landscaping
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White Lake Area Climate Action Council
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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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Climate Context
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Great LakesLocated on the shores of Lake Michigan in Western Michigan, I serve clients nationally while recognizing the unique role that the Great Lakes play in the global climate challenge.
Did you know that the Great Lakes represent 20% of the Earth's freshwater? The State of Michigan is likely to be a major National focus for climate action, moving forward. Pictured here is the State stone of Michigan, the Petoskey. I am a member of the White Lake Climate Action Council and contributing to several local climate initiatives. |