Native Plant Salvage

Native plant propagation nursery. Top products: Native plants, Salvaged native flora, Restoration-grade vegetation. Native Plant Salvage is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Thurston County, Washington, dedicated to water resource protection and habitat restoration. Established from a WSU Extension program in 1994, the organization operates a specialized nursery referred to as the 'Holding Beds.' Their primary horticultural focus is the propagation and maintenance of native plants sourced through ecological salvage operations at development sites. Unlike traditional commercial nurseries, their output is specifically curated for revegetation, green stormwater infrastructure (GSI), and low-impact development (LID) projects. They serve as a resource for community restoration efforts, providing plants for environmental remediation while conducting educational training on native flora identification and sustainable landscaping techniques. The organization relies on a combination of professional staff, volunteers, and grants to sustain their mission of preserving local biodiversity and improving water quality through vegetation management.