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Exploring the Natural Areas of Westchester
With all this beautiful nature out there and with summertime approaching, it’s time to get outside and explore!
Examiner: Restoring Biodiversity, One Yard at a Time
Plan it Wild interviewed for an Examiner article along with fellow sustainability pros working to restore biodiversity in Westchester. “We’re helping not just to expand the biodiversity but also to reduce the carbon footprint, plant native and end the use of fossil fuels,” Bayley explains.

Red, White & Blue
Happy Memorial Day! When you hang the flag of the red, white, and blue, remember to plant native, too. Native plants are a part of our country’s natural heritage. The quintessential quaking aspens of Yellowstone and the beeches and maples of the Adirondacks are 100% American-made and emblematic of the strong conservation ethic of this country.

Plan it Wild: Earth Anthem – A Celebration of Earth Day
A blurb from Amanda’s April 2022 River Journal article, “Earth Anthem - A Celebration of Earth Day”
April 22 is coming up; mark your calendar, everyone, it’s Earth Day.
It is a day to celebrate the Earth, thanking the planet for our existence, for its beauty and because it is literally grounding us, always there to support our every step.

Be Lucky & Be Green
Happy St. Patrick’s Day everyone! May the luck of the Irish be with you.
And may the true green of nature be with you in your yard. Wait, what does that mean, true green?

Spring Ephemeral Love
February is when winter begins to fade ever so slightly. The shelves are stocked with Valentine’s Day cards and chocolates. Phil makes an appearance, and we all watch closely to see if the groundhog sees his shadow. Whatever the outcome, spring is not here yet; we just need to wait until March 20th.
But lo and behold, a few of our native spring ephemerals start appearing. A few magical flowers burst open as early as February, when the sun can reach them on the forest floor before the trees start leafing out.

PiW: A Year in Review
HAPPY NEW YEAR PiW COMMUNITY! Your support and friendship made 2021 our most successful year yet! Here's a look back on some of the highlights!

Plan it Wild: Lighting Up the Landscape
A blurb from Amanda’s December 2021 River Journal article, Lighting up the Landscape
“December is the darkest time of year. It’s when the sun shines the least as the Earth is tilted far away from the sun. But we celebrate the winter solstice and the rebirth of the sun and make things cheerful with candles and holiday lights. Similarly, nature lights up the landscape in its own way. Inspired by bringing light to the dark, I’d like to highlight some of nature’s bright beauty at this time of year. “

Amanda honored as a 2021 Woman in Business by 914 Inc. / Westchester Magazine
Westchester’s Women in Business in 2021 Are Making an Impact.

Bringing Back Westchester’s Wild Legacy – And Beauty
Amanda’s article on rewilding Westchester was featured in the River Journal’s April 2021 issue; perfect timing for Earth Month!

A Free Expert Panel: Bountiful Westchester
In honor of Earth Day (Earth Month) Plan it Wild hosted a panel focused on Bountiful Westchester: The Ecological Value and Sustainability.

Best of the Hudson Valley 2020 Way to Create a Native Garden!
PLAN it WILD is proud to be named Best of the Hudson Valley 2020 Way to Create a Native Garden! Thanks to Hudson Valley Magazine for this honor and your support!

Make Your Hudson Valley Garden More Sustainable With Rewilding
Hudson Valley Magazine wrote about us in their April 2020 issue!
”Croton-on-Hudson’s Plan It Wild restores local lawns to promote biodiversity in the region.”

Amanda Wins 40 Under 40 Rising Stars Award!
Amanda Bayley, landscape architect (CT) and co-founder of PLAN it WILD was awarded with the Business Council of Westchester’s 40 Under 40 Award, a prestigious honor that recognizes the achievements of accomplished young professionals.

Bees, butterflies, and bats: Why you want these pollinators in your backyard
An article on PLAN it WILD was published in the June 5, 2019 issue of LoHud: “Bees, butterflies, and bats: Why you want these pollinators in your backyard,” by Bill Cary.