4,000+ Free Milkweed · Orange County, NYFree Milkweed for Every Lawn in the Hudson Valley
We are the only project in the country giving away 4,000+ free milkweed plants — helping Orange County residents transform turf grass lawns into living food for monarch butterflies, bees, and our declining pollinators.
Lawn to Meadow Program
Turn Your Turf Grass Into Pollinator Habitat — With Free Milkweed
We educate Hudson Valley homeowners, schools, and farms on converting lifeless lawns into beautiful, low-maintenance habitat for our declining insect populations.
Why Pollinators Matter
Pollinators are essential to our food systems, ecosystems, and the natural beauty of the Hudson Valley.
Ecosystem Health
Over 80% of flowering plants depend on pollinators for reproduction, making them vital to biodiversity.
Food Security
One in every three bites of food we eat is made possible by pollinators like bees, butterflies, and birds.
Community Impact
Local pollinator gardens beautify neighborhoods, support agriculture, and bring communities together.
Native Species of the Hudson Valley
The Hudson Valley is home to hundreds of native pollinator species, from the industrious honeybee to the elegant monarch butterfly. Our project works to document, protect, and create habitats for these vital creatures.
Through native plantings at Warwick Valley Winery and community gardens throughout Orange County, we're building pollinator corridors that connect fragmented habitats.
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Join the Movement
Whether you plant a garden, volunteer at an event, or simply spread the word — every action matters for our pollinators.