Engaging diverse communities in building healthier habitats and neighborhoods
Learn about installing wildlife habitats at these institutions & engage the broader community in the process
The National Wildlife Federation's
Sacred Grounds™ is a National Wildlife Federation program that recognizes congregations, houses of worship, and faith communities who both create wildlife habitat and actively link faith practices and caring for the environment.
When communities are healthy, wildlife flourish too.
We work alongside local partners to assist houses of worship and their communities with project planning and technical expertise to increase native plant gardens.
The Sacred Grounds program support houses of worship in achieving their visions around a wide range of interests and needs such as community building, increasing access to safe outdoor spaces for all, improving water quality, and creating new wildlife habitat.
Workshops and convenings contribute to the development of networks of faith communities to build participation in houses of worship and beyond, ultimately improving the health of both wildlife and people.
featuring Sacred Grounds Toledo and Detroit
Manja Holland
Senior Director, Community Engagement
HollandM@nwf.org
Tiffany Jones
Senior Program Manager, Community Engagement
JonesT@nwf.org
Ciera Rawson
Community Engagement Coordinator
RawsonC@nwf.org
Lindsey Walker
Senior Manager, Education & Community Conservation
Mid-Atlantic Regional Center
WalkerL@nwf.org
(443) 842-7544
Naomi Edelson
Senior Director, Wildlife Partnerships
Mid-Atlantic Regional Center
EdelsonN@nwf.org
(202) 797-6889
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