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The Town of Mount Pleasant is a coastal community surrounded by sensitive ecosystems located on the east side of the Charleston Harbor and the tidal Wando River. The Town is approximately 52.6 square miles, of which 45.1 square miles is land and 7.5 square miles is water. Over the last few decades, Mount Pleasant experienced a period of momentous population growth and land development. The health and sustainability of our natural resources has a direct relationship with land development, therefore, we are working to direct development towards more sustainable practices while also protecting and enhancing our current greenspace.
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Located in Mercer County, NJ
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Small older community, approximately 125 single family homes
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A distinguishing feature of the 64-acre property is the unspoiled wooded terrain where homes are sited to take advantage of the natural surrounding. All homes are located in clusters (see map) with a mixture of oak, birch and pine trees surrounding each unit. Undisturbed wooded areas connect all the clusters. Three ponds and open meadows provide for wildlife to make their homes on our property. The common property areas serve as natural buffers between developed areas.
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Michigan City, Indiana, is a charming city located on the southern shore of Lake Michigan. Known for its rich history, vibrant community, and scenic landscapes, Michigan City offers a blend of urban amenities and natural beauty. The city also takes pride in its green initiatives and conservation efforts, having implemented several programs aimed at preserving natural resources, reducing waste, and promoting sustainable practices.
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Le Rivage is a Planned Unit Development (PUD) in the Palm Beach County Agricultural Reserve. It is unique in that it is the only PUD in the Ag Reserve where development is only permitted in 20% of the land. The remaining 80% is a preservation area. The Le Rivage PUD has a total acreage of 40.7 acres and is approved for only 18 homes.
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Altadena is an unincorporated community in Los Angeles County along the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountain National Monument. This quiet town enjoys the iconic backdrop of the mountains and frequent wildlife visitors, with many neighbors transforming their yards into California native plant habitats.
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Small community of mobile homes that each has a varied and unique ecosystem that’s supporting a variety of animals from frogs to hawks and butterflies. Full of native wildflowers and plants
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Hopewell Valley (Hopewell Township, Pennington Borough & Hopewell Borough) is a certified National Wildlife Federation Community Wildlife Habitat ™. Certifying individual properties is a large component of the Community Wildlife Habitat program. All properties including homes, common areas, schools, and nature centers can be certified using the Certified Wildlife Habitat website. To become certified a property must fulfill the following five requirements: food, water, cover, places to raise young, and sustainable practices. Hopewell Valley Gardens for Wildlife serves as the local initiative that helped Hopewell Valley reach certification. For more information visit: www.hvgardensforwildlife.wordpress.com
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Greensboro Vermont is a rural town in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont, with a year-round population of about 800 living across approximately 40 square miles. Alongside the year-round residents, there is also a community of ‘summer people’ from across the world who have seasonal camps on Caspian Lake. Greensboro is a key location for pollinators, birds, and other wildlife, due to our core habitat, such as on Barr Hill Nature Preserve, and because we are at the center of a crucial corridor across Northeast Vermont. Since March of 2024, Pollinator-Friendly Greensboro - with the help of the Greensboro Conservation Commission - has been working to educate people about creating habitats for pollinators and other wildlife, and encouraging certification of gardens with NWF. Our latest project is an ‘Example Pollinator Garden’ at the Greensboro Bend Rail Trail Parking, which will be planted starting spring 2025. We look forward to getting many more people involved in Certified Wildlife Habitat and becoming a Community Wildlife Habitat in the years ahead. Contact greensboropollinators@gmail.com or check out www.facebook.com/greensboro.pollinators for more information.
