Urbanscapes Native Plant Nursery

Native Plant Conservation Nursery. Top products: Native shrubs, Native perennials. Urbanscapes Native Plant Nursery is a specialized horticultural initiative operating in collaboration with the Menunkatuck Audubon Society and the New Haven Community Placemaking Engagement Network. The nursery focuses on the cultivation and supply of ecologically beneficial native plants, specifically shrubs and perennials, to support local bird populations, pollinators, and regional wildlife. A core component of the nursery's operational model is its social mission, which involves engaging and training local teenagers in the processes of native plant propagation and horticulture. By providing plants that function as essential components of bird-friendly environments, the nursery serves both retail customers and the broader ecological community. Its mission is deeply rooted in habitat restoration and environmental stewardship, ensuring that urban landscapes are better equipped to sustain native biodiversity through the strategic use of local flora.