Below is a comprehensive list of state, regional, and county-level grassroots organizations dedicated to preserving native flora, protecting wildlife habitats, and saving local wooded areas and forests in the U.S. If you would like to suggest other grassroots organizations that offer hands-on participation, email us with the group name, one-sentence description, and link to mail@suburbanwoods.org.
Alabama
State-Level: Freshwater Land Trust - Conserves critical forestlands, rivers, and wildlife habitats across Alabama.
County/Regional-Level: Weeks Bay Foundation / South Alabama Land Trust - Protects coastal forests, wetlands, and native habitats in Baldwin and Mobile counties.
Alaska
State-Level: Southeast Alaska Conservation Council - Works to preserve the old-growth temperate rainforests of southeast Alaska.
County/Regional-Level: Kachemak Heritage Land Trust - Protects local woodlands, wetlands, and wildlife habitat on the Kenai Peninsula.
Arizona
State-Level: Grand Canyon Trust - Protects grand canyon forests, regional ecosystems, and adjacent woodland habitats.
County/Regional-Level: Arizona Wildlife Federation - Restores multi-county habitats and creates native community wildlife corridors.
Arkansas
State-Level: Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission - Identifies and protects native ecosystems and woodlands across Arkansas.
County/Regional-Level: Northwest Arkansas Land Trust - Secures permanent conservation easements for local mountain forests and wildlife corridors.
State-Level: Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission - Identifies and protects native ecosystems and woodlands across Arkansas.
County/Regional-Level: Northwest Arkansas Land Trust - Secures permanent conservation easements for local mountain forests and wildlife corridors.
California
State-Level: Save the Redwoods League - Safeguards delicate redwood forest ecosystems and ancient coastal woodlands.
County/Regional-Level: Ventura Land Trust - Protects local oak woodlands and native river greenways in Ventura County.
State-Level: Save the Redwoods League - Safeguards delicate redwood forest ecosystems and ancient coastal woodlands.
County/Regional-Level: Ventura Land Trust - Protects local oak woodlands and native river greenways in Ventura County.
Colorado
State-Level: Colorado Native Plant Society - Dedicated to the conservation of alpine, subalpine, and forested native plant habitats.
County/Regional-Level: Eagle Valley Land Trust - Secures permanent conservation easements for local mountain forests in Eagle County.
State-Level: Colorado Native Plant Society - Dedicated to the conservation of alpine, subalpine, and forested native plant habitats.
County/Regional-Level: Eagle Valley Land Trust - Secures permanent conservation easements for local mountain forests in Eagle County.
Connecticut
State-Level: Connecticut Forest & Park Association - Protects Connecticut's state forests, parks, and native tree canopies.
County/Regional-Level: Avalonia Land Conservancy - Protects local woods and marshlands in southeastern Connecticut counties.
State-Level: Connecticut Forest & Park Association - Protects Connecticut's state forests, parks, and native tree canopies.
County/Regional-Level: Avalonia Land Conservancy - Protects local woods and marshlands in southeastern Connecticut counties.
Delaware
State-Level: Delaware Nature Society - Manages regional nature sanctuaries, woodland preservation, and conservation advocacy.
County/Regional-Level: Delaware Wild Lands - Actively protects local wooded wetlands, swamp forests, and coastal marshes.
State-Level: Delaware Nature Society - Manages regional nature sanctuaries, woodland preservation, and conservation advocacy.
County/Regional-Level: Delaware Wild Lands - Actively protects local wooded wetlands, swamp forests, and coastal marshes.
Florida
State-Level: Florida Native Plant Society - Preserves native plant communities, pine flatwoods, and hardwood hammocks.
County/Regional-Level: Alachua Conservation Trust - Protects local hammocks, forests, and wildlife corridors in North Central Florida.
State-Level: Florida Native Plant Society - Preserves native plant communities, pine flatwoods, and hardwood hammocks.
County/Regional-Level: Alachua Conservation Trust - Protects local hammocks, forests, and wildlife corridors in North Central Florida.
Georgia
State-Level: Georgia Wildlife Federation - Works to preserve and restore native forests and wildlife habitats statewide.
County/Regional-Level: Athens Land Trust - Protects local forests, urban tree canopies, and native habitats in Northeast Georgia.
State-Level: Georgia Wildlife Federation - Works to preserve and restore native forests and wildlife habitats statewide.
County/Regional-Level: Athens Land Trust - Protects local forests, urban tree canopies, and native habitats in Northeast Georgia.
Hawaii
State-Level: Hawai'i Wildlife Fund - Dedicated to protecting native habitats and endangered species ecosystems across islands.
County/Regional-Level: Hawaiian Islands Land Trust - Protects local coastal woodlands, watersheds, and native landscapes.
State-Level: Hawai'i Wildlife Fund - Dedicated to protecting native habitats and endangered species ecosystems across islands.
County/Regional-Level: Hawaiian Islands Land Trust - Protects local coastal woodlands, watersheds, and native landscapes.
Idaho
State-Level: Idaho Conservation League - Protects Idaho's clean water, wild forests, and native plant ecosystems.
County/Regional-Level: Palouse Land Trust - Conserves native forests, woodlands, and working lands in Latah and surrounding counties.
State-Level: Idaho Conservation League - Protects Idaho's clean water, wild forests, and native plant ecosystems.
County/Regional-Level: Palouse Land Trust - Conserves native forests, woodlands, and working lands in Latah and surrounding counties.
Illinois
State-Level: Prairie Rivers Network - Protects Illinois forest boundaries, river basins, and local watersheds.
County/Regional-Level: Natural Land Institute - Establishes permanent natural preserves protecting northern Illinois woodlands.
State-Level: Prairie Rivers Network - Protects Illinois forest boundaries, river basins, and local watersheds.
County/Regional-Level: Natural Land Institute - Establishes permanent natural preserves protecting northern Illinois woodlands.
Indiana
State-Level: Indiana Native Plant Society - Promotes conservation of Indiana's native forest floors, trees, and woodland habitats.
County/Regional-Level: Shirley Heinze Land Trust - Preserves local hardwood forests, dunes, and savannas in northwestern Indiana.
State-Level: Indiana Native Plant Society - Promotes conservation of Indiana's native forest floors, trees, and woodland habitats.
County/Regional-Level: Shirley Heinze Land Trust - Preserves local hardwood forests, dunes, and savannas in northwestern Indiana.
Iowa
State-Level: Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation - Protects and restores Iowa's native prairies, woodlands, and wetlands.
County/Regional-Level: Bur Oak Land Trust - Protects and restores local wooded areas and natural spaces in Eastern Iowa.
State-Level: Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation - Protects and restores Iowa's native prairies, woodlands, and wetlands.
County/Regional-Level: Bur Oak Land Trust - Protects and restores local wooded areas and natural spaces in Eastern Iowa.
Kansas
State-Level: Kansas Native Plant Society - Promotes the conservation and appreciation of native plants and their habitats.
County/Regional-Level: Kansas Land Trust - Works to preserve the native woodlands, prairies, and watersheds of Kansas.
State-Level: Kansas Native Plant Society - Promotes the conservation and appreciation of native plants and their habitats.
County/Regional-Level: Kansas Land Trust - Works to preserve the native woodlands, prairies, and watersheds of Kansas.
Kentucky
State-Level: Kentucky Native Plant Society - Dedicated to the appreciation and conservation of Kentucky's native flora.
County/Regional-Level: Woods and Waters Land Trust - Protects forests and streams in the lower Kentucky River watershed.
State-Level: Kentucky Native Plant Society - Dedicated to the appreciation and conservation of Kentucky's native flora.
County/Regional-Level: Woods and Waters Land Trust - Protects forests and streams in the lower Kentucky River watershed.
Louisiana
State-Level: Louisiana Native Plant Society - Promotes the preservation of native plants and unique woodland ecosystems.
County/Regional-Level: Land Trust for Louisiana - Focuses on conserving local coastal forests, wetlands, and pine flatwoods.
State-Level: Louisiana Native Plant Society - Promotes the preservation of native plants and unique woodland ecosystems.
County/Regional-Level: Land Trust for Louisiana - Focuses on conserving local coastal forests, wetlands, and pine flatwoods.
Maine
State-Level: Maine Woodland Owners - Advances stewardship and conservation of Maine's extensive forest ecosystems.
County/Regional-Level: Coastal Mountains Land Trust - Permanently utilizes local easements to protect western Penobscot Bay forests.
State-Level: Maine Woodland Owners - Advances stewardship and conservation of Maine's extensive forest ecosystems.
County/Regional-Level: Coastal Mountains Land Trust - Permanently utilizes local easements to protect western Penobscot Bay forests.
Maryland
State-Level: Maryland Native Plant Society - Protects native flora through education and habitat preservation of regional wooded areas.
County/Regional-Level: Scenic Rivers Land Trust - Protects local county forests, woodlands, and river valleys in Anne Arundel County.
State-Level: Maryland Native Plant Society - Protects native flora through education and habitat preservation of regional wooded areas.
County/Regional-Level: Scenic Rivers Land Trust - Protects local county forests, woodlands, and river valleys in Anne Arundel County.
Massachusetts
State-Level: Mass Audubon - Independent local Audubon organization managing nature sanctuaries and woodlands.
County/Regional-Level: Mount Grace Land Conservation Trust - Protects local woodlots, working forests, and habitats in north-central Massachusetts.
State-Level: Mass Audubon - Independent local Audubon organization managing nature sanctuaries and woodlands.
County/Regional-Level: Mount Grace Land Conservation Trust - Protects local woodlots, working forests, and habitats in north-central Massachusetts.
Michigan
State-Level: Michigan Botanical Society - Conserves native plant structures and delicate state woodland ecosystems.
County/Regional-Level: Legacy Land Conservancy - Protects forests, wetlands, and open spaces in Washtenaw and Jackson counties.
State-Level: Michigan Botanical Society - Conserves native plant structures and delicate state woodland ecosystems.
County/Regional-Level: Legacy Land Conservancy - Protects forests, wetlands, and open spaces in Washtenaw and Jackson counties.
Minnesota
State-Level: Minnesota Native Plant Society - Dedicated to the conservation of native plant species and forest ecosystems.
County/Regional-Level: Minnesota Land Trust - Protects northern forests, local woodlots, and shorelines across the state.
State-Level: Minnesota Native Plant Society - Dedicated to the conservation of native plant species and forest ecosystems.
County/Regional-Level: Minnesota Land Trust - Protects northern forests, local woodlots, and shorelines across the state.
Mississippi
State-Level: Mississippi Native Plant Society - Promotes the discovery and preservation of native flora and wild forests.
County/Regional-Level: Wolf River Conservancy - Works at the local county level to protect scenic river woodlands and floodplains.
State-Level: Mississippi Native Plant Society - Promotes the discovery and preservation of native flora and wild forests.
County/Regional-Level: Wolf River Conservancy - Works at the local county level to protect scenic river woodlands and floodplains.
Missouri
State-Level: Missouri Prairie Foundation - Protects native prairie-woodland ecosystems and native plants.
County/Regional-Level: Ozark Land Trust - Protects large expanses of the Ozark forested hills, springs, and local watersheds.
State-Level: Missouri Prairie Foundation - Protects native prairie-woodland ecosystems and native plants.
County/Regional-Level: Ozark Land Trust - Protects large expanses of the Ozark forested hills, springs, and local watersheds.
Montana
State-Level: Montana Native Plant Society - Preserves native flora and delicate mountain forest floors across Montana.
County/Regional-Level: Five Valleys Land Trust - Protects local valley woodlands, river corridors, and mountain foothills.
State-Level: Montana Native Plant Society - Preserves native flora and delicate mountain forest floors across Montana.
County/Regional-Level: Five Valleys Land Trust - Protects local valley woodlands, river corridors, and mountain foothills.
Nebraska
State-Level: Nebraska Native Plant Society - Promotes conservation of native plant species and unique wooded river bluffs.
County/Regional-Level: Nebraska Land Trust - Protects agricultural lands and local forested corridors, like the Pine Ridge area.
State-Level: Nebraska Native Plant Society - Promotes conservation of native plant species and unique wooded river bluffs.
County/Regional-Level: Nebraska Land Trust - Protects agricultural lands and local forested corridors, like the Pine Ridge area.
Nevada
State-Level: Nevada Native Plant Society - Works to preserve alpine, desert, and woodland native species statewide.
County/Regional-Level: Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation - Focuses on local county urban canopies, native river vegetation, and local wetlands.
State-Level: Nevada Native Plant Society - Works to preserve alpine, desert, and woodland native species statewide.
County/Regional-Level: Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation - Focuses on local county urban canopies, native river vegetation, and local wetlands.
New Hampshire
State-Level: Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests - Permanently protects local forests, native tree canopies, and mountains.
County/Regional-Level: Monadnock Conservancy - Works at a multi-county level to protect the forestlands of the Monadnock region.
State-Level: Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests - Permanently protects local forests, native tree canopies, and mountains.
County/Regional-Level: Monadnock Conservancy - Works at a multi-county level to protect the forestlands of the Monadnock region.
New Jersey
State-Level: Native Plant Society of New Jersey - Dedicated to the appreciation and protection of New Jersey's native plant habitats.
County/Regional-Level: D&R Greenway Land Trust - Preserves local urban forests, stream corridors, and habitats in central New Jersey.
State-Level: Native Plant Society of New Jersey - Dedicated to the appreciation and protection of New Jersey's native plant habitats.
County/Regional-Level: D&R Greenway Land Trust - Preserves local urban forests, stream corridors, and habitats in central New Jersey.
New Mexico
State-Level: Native Plant Society of New Mexico - Conserves native plant habitats and alpine/pinon-juniper forest floors.
County/Regional-Level: Taos Land Trust - Protects local county woodlands, agricultural corridors, and wetlands in northern New Mexico.
State-Level: Native Plant Society of New Mexico - Conserves native plant habitats and alpine/pinon-juniper forest floors.
County/Regional-Level: Taos Land Trust - Protects local county woodlands, agricultural corridors, and wetlands in northern New Mexico.
New York
State-Level: New York Flora Association - Promotes botanical research and the protection of native plant communities.
County/Regional-Level: Adirondack Land Trust - Protects local working forests, wild woods, and native ecosystems in the Adirondack region.
State-Level: New York Flora Association - Promotes botanical research and the protection of native plant communities.
County/Regional-Level: Adirondack Land Trust - Protects local working forests, wild woods, and native ecosystems in the Adirondack region.
North Carolina
State-Level: Working Lands Trust - Conserves active, working forests and heritage farmlands across North Carolina.
County/Regional-Level: Tar River Land Conservancy - Manages permanent forest preserves across an 8-county region.
State-Level: Working Lands Trust - Conserves active, working forests and heritage farmlands across North Carolina.
County/Regional-Level: Tar River Land Conservancy - Manages permanent forest preserves across an 8-county region.
North Dakota
State-Level: North Dakota Natural Resources Trust - Preserves and restores native prairie, woodland, and wetland ecosystems.
County/Regional-Level: Dakota Legacy Initiative - You don’t need a farm or a pasture to keep our natural resources thriving. You can help right from your backyard (or balcony).
State-Level: North Dakota Natural Resources Trust - Preserves and restores native prairie, woodland, and wetland ecosystems.
County/Regional-Level: Dakota Legacy Initiative - You don’t need a farm or a pasture to keep our natural resources thriving. You can help right from your backyard (or balcony).
Ohio
State-Level: The Native Plant Society of Northeastern Ohio - Promotes awareness and preservation of native flora and local forest ecosystems.
County/Regional-Level: Western Reserve Land Conservancy - Protects natural areas, local wooded hillsides, and county parks in northern Ohio.
State-Level: The Native Plant Society of Northeastern Ohio - Promotes awareness and preservation of native flora and local forest ecosystems.
County/Regional-Level: Western Reserve Land Conservancy - Protects natural areas, local wooded hillsides, and county parks in northern Ohio.
Oklahoma
State-Level: Oklahoma Native Plant Society - Encourages the study and protection of Oklahoma's native plants and cross-timber woods.
County/Regional-Level: The Conservation Coalition of Oklahoma - They focus heavily on public advocacy to protect local water quality, wildlife habitats, and public land access.
State-Level: Oklahoma Native Plant Society - Encourages the study and protection of Oklahoma's native plants and cross-timber woods.
County/Regional-Level: The Conservation Coalition of Oklahoma - They focus heavily on public advocacy to protect local water quality, wildlife habitats, and public land access.
Oregon
State-Level: Native Plant Society of Oregon - Conserves native plant communities, old-growth forests, and high deserts.
County/Regional-Level: Columbia Land Trust - Protects local county and regional forests along the Columbia River corridor.
State-Level: Native Plant Society of Oregon - Conserves native plant communities, old-growth forests, and high deserts.
County/Regional-Level: Columbia Land Trust - Protects local county and regional forests along the Columbia River corridor.
Pennsylvania
State-Level: Pennsylvania Forestry Association - Promotes forest stewardship and the conservation of Pennsylvania's woodland resources.
County/Regional-Level: Allegheny Land Trust - Helps local communities protect urban forests and wooded hillsides.
State-Level: Pennsylvania Forestry Association - Promotes forest stewardship and the conservation of Pennsylvania's woodland resources.
County/Regional-Level: Allegheny Land Trust - Helps local communities protect urban forests and wooded hillsides.
Rhode Island
State-Level: Audubon Society of Rhode Island - Independent local organization dedicated to protecting Rhode Island's wooded sanctuaries.
County/Regional-Level: South Kingstown Land Trust - Focuses on local woodlots, coastal oak forests, and native habitats in South Kingstown.
State-Level: Audubon Society of Rhode Island - Independent local organization dedicated to protecting Rhode Island's wooded sanctuaries.
County/Regional-Level: South Kingstown Land Trust - Focuses on local woodlots, coastal oak forests, and native habitats in South Kingstown.
South Carolina
State-Level: South Carolina Native Plant Society - Works to preserve and protect native plants and their unique forest habitats.
County/Regional-Level: Upstate Forever - Protects local county critical lands, mountain woodlands, and river basins.
State-Level: South Carolina Native Plant Society - Works to preserve and protect native plants and their unique forest habitats.
County/Regional-Level: Upstate Forever - Protects local county critical lands, mountain woodlands, and river basins.
South Dakota
State-Level: South Dakota Wildlife Federation - Protects native habitats and open wooded river corridors across the state.
County/Regional-Level: Northern Plains Land Trust - Secures conservation easements for native prairies and wooded ravines.
State-Level: South Dakota Wildlife Federation - Protects native habitats and open wooded river corridors across the state.
County/Regional-Level: Northern Plains Land Trust - Secures conservation easements for native prairies and wooded ravines.
Tennessee
State-Level: Tennessee Native Plant Society - Dedicated to the conservation of native flora and unique plateau/ridge forest habitats.
County/Regional-Level: TennGreen Land Conservancy - Protects local county forests, private woodlands, and wildlife corridors.
Texas
State-Level: Native Plant Society of Texas - Promotes research and conservation of native plants and distinct ecoregion woods.
County/Regional-Level: Texas Land Conservancy - Protects local county properties, physical oak woodlands, and stream buffers.
Utah
State-Level: Utah Native Plant Society - Dedicated to the appreciation and conservation of Utah's native plants and canyon forests.
County/Regional-Level: Utah Open Lands - Preserves mountain spaces, local county forests, and native ecosystems.
Vermont
State-Level: Vermont Woodlands Association - Promotes management, sustainability, and conservation of Vermont's forests.
County/Regional-Level: Vermont Land Trust - Works closely with local towns to protect neighborhood forests and working woodlots.
Virginia
State-Level: Virginia Native Plant Society - Focuses entirely on protecting native flora and their forest ecosystems.
County/Regional-Level: Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy - Restores native habitats and saves local county wooded spaces.
Washington
State-Level: Washington Native Plant Society - Promotes appreciation and conservation of Washington's native plants and forests.
County/Regional-Level: Nisqually Land Trust - Protects local county forests and wildlife habitats along the Nisqually River watershed.
West Virginia
State-Level: West Virginia Native Plant Society - Dedicated to the conservation of West Virginia's native flora and mountain ecosystems.
County/Regional-Level: West Virginia Land Trust - Focuses on protecting special local places, local woodlots, and clean water sources.
Wisconsin
State-Level: The Prairie Enthusiasts - They organize seed collecting, prescribed burns, and volunteer workdays to protect native flora.
County/Regional-Level: Gathering Waters - Supports a network of local county land trusts that protect Wisconsin's woodlands.
Wyoming
State-Level: Wyoming Native Plant Society - Encourages appreciation and conservation of native plants and alpine/forest habitats.
County/Regional-Level: Jackson Hole Land Trust - Protects local county critical wildlife corridors, mountain forests, and valleys.
