UER Board member and National Climate Assessment staff scientist Dr. Aaron Grade will describe the findings and features of the report, how it relates to urban ecosystems, and answer your questions
Get ready for a wild mix of color and function! The powerhouse plants of the Short Street Nature Preserve — all native to our local
Join UER, with guest Phil Hosmer from NatureWorx, for an encore presentation discussing what emerging research and practitioner experiences are teaching us about how we
Join us on SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH at 1:30 pm (in person) for an opportunity to celebrate the progress of the Short Street Nature Preserve and
February is your chance to learn about why you want Eco-Functioning Spaces in your neighborhood and how to create them! On February 21st, learn about
A Greater Community How Urban Tree Communities foster life, enhance equity, and cultivate resilience in urban spaces by Jack Mangan In this age of doom
You can watch our webinar “Nature & Your Health: The Short Street Model” with guest Phil Hosmer at NatureWorx here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6jTNFnDTyY. Be sure to check
Join us on SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH at 1:30 pm (in person) for an opportunity to celebrate the progress of the Short Street Nature Preserve and
For homeowners who want to incorporate conservation landscapes and Eco-Functioning Spaces in their own yard, consider these resources:
On Saturday, July 23rd, the LCA spearheaded the creation of 100 nature art tiles — each one individually designed and made by a resident of
The Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Short Street Nature Preserve and Play Space, which took place on Sunday, July 10th, was a great success. We had
We are so proud to see how the Butterfly Commons is thriving under the care of the Lakelands Community Association. With time, these plant communities
*NOTE THE DATE CHANGE* Join us on SUNDAY, JULY 10TH at 12:30 pm (in person) for the groundbreaking ceremony to usher in the start of
Many people believe that the best place for urban nature and green infrastructure (including native plants, trees, and conservation landscaping) is in the public right
We are so excited that our nature play project in the Lakelands Community has launched. The installation will occur in two separate phases. The first
We are so pleased that the design for the nature play space at the Short Street Triangle was finalized in early June 2022. The central
As we finish this year’s celebration of Black History Month, it’s important to remember that the legacy of redlining in U.S. cities is not just
UER is proud to announce the launch of its newest Healthy Habitats Project: the Lakelands Short Street Preserve and Nature Play Space. This newest Eco-Functioning Space
Two of our most generous donors, Ms. Kayleigh Kulp and Mr. Jacob Munch, are donating to UER a vacant property to be the future site
The Butterfly Commons Dedication Ceremony was a great success, and we are so proud of the beautiful signs that now mark the installation. Most exciting
The Butterfly Commons Dedication Ceremony and Native Garden Tour at the Lakelands Community ● Date: Friday, October 22nd, 2021 ● Time: 12:00 PM-2:00 PM ●
Urban Ecosystem Restorations has joined with 17 other environmental organizations and advocates to demand that the Montgomery County Council make green infrastructure and nature-based solutions
With help from our amazing 2021 summer intern, Maddie White, we have compiled the attached deer management resource page, for new Healthy Habitats vulnerable to
For those who want to turn their turf grass yards into Healthy Habitats like the Butterfly Commons, here are some great resources to help you
After three years of piloting the RiverSmart Maintenance Assistance Program (RSMAP) together, Urban Ecosystem Restorations (UER) and the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay (Alliance) have
by Rachel Toker, President & CEO of Urban Ecosystem Restorations In the first blog of this series, I wrote about John Lewis’s call to each
By Rachel Toker, President & CEO of Urban Ecosystem Restorations The words of former Congressman John Lewis have echoed in my ears since I read
The Butterfly Commons was installed in September. We had a COVID-style ribbon cutting to celebrate the installation. Present at the ribbon-cutting were (from left to
Calling all RiverSmart Homes Rain Garden Homeowners! UER and the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay have released a draft maintenance guide for Riversmart rain garden
UER is proud to be partnering with our sustainable landscaping contractor, AlmaVerde LLC, to install the Butterfly Commons at Lakelands. AlmaVerde LLC creates, restores, and
Learn about the site preparation phase for the Butterfly Commons and what comes next in this Lakelands Leader article.
When was the last time you saw the Milky Way? If you live in the DC metro area, probably not lately. A natural night sky
UER had a great 2019 launching its new Healthy Habitats Program to create and steward Eco-Functioning Spaces. Through the program, UER delivers guidance and resources
The 2019-20 RiverSmart Maintenance Assistance Program (RSMAP) is empowering District of Columbia homeowners to provide long-term, cost-effective, and science-based care for the rain gardens and
UER recognizes that prioritizing diversity and inclusion is not just the right thing to do from an ethical standpoint; it is also central to UER’s
When you devise or pursue a solution to an environmental problem (in your personal or professional life) — whether it be to address problems like
I could not be more excited to announce our new program to include students in the work and mission of UER. We are now an
UER’s mission and work are grounded in 5 core operating principles that run counter to traditional thinking in the real estate and land use planning
Are you passionate about sustainability and the natural environment? Do you care about bringing natural areas back into our cities and suburbs? Do you think
By Diane Cameron, UER Expert Advisory Panel Member April 29, 2017 As I mentioned in Part I of this blog series about forest patches, the
Written by Diane Cameron, UER Expert Advisory Panel Member April 20, 2017 When I walk in my local neighborhood park, it’s the woods that draw
1. What is UER? UER is a 501(c)(3) urban land trust that works with landowners and communities to restore the ecosystem in the Washington D.C.
At UER, we are busy working to fulfill our ambitious vision: creating thousands of privately owned green areas that provide critical ecosystem services to the region and stretch
UER is pleased to announce that we are a Green America Gold Certified Business. This certification indicates that both our mission and our operations meet
UER wants to give a shout out to the Chesapeake Conservation Landscaping Council for making available a user-friendly, but comprehensive, guide on the Eight Essential Elements of
UER is pleased to announce that Catherine Potter, Director of Global Environmental Affairs at Johnson Controls, has joined its Board of Directors. A resident of
“This pilot project will evaluate the stormwater management performance of approximately 30 rain gardens installed through the RiverSmart Homes program in the Anacostia watershed Urban
The grant will enable UER to finalize development of our ecosystem restoration strategy for the Maryland suburbs of the District of Columbia. Urban Ecosystem Restorations,
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