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Niagara's Native Species

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DocumentA Master Naturalist MinuteMichelle Vanstrom Master Naturalist Level 9
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Please explore this Website to find out more about Niagara County's native plants. It was created to provide residents and visitors information about Niagara County's native species.  A current project, Regional Economic Growth Through Restoration of the Niagara Gorge Rim, is located in Document Library 1 on this page. That project was created by Michelle Vanstrom while she was the president of Wild Ones Niagara, and ER Baxter, III, founder of the Niagara Heritage Partnership. The chapter no longer exists. She also created the Pollinator Parkway Project.

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New Content Added

September 2020
Resources - References Tab
A Master Naturalist Minute - A Checklist - Best Prractices for Pollinators
Citizen Science Tab
Michelle Vanstrom Level 9 Master Naturalist Cerification
Resoruces - References Tab
Hummingbird Nectar Plant List

September 2018
Wildlife  - Butterflies Tab
2018 Niagara County Butteflies Checklist, Host and Nectar Plants


September 2014
Plants Tab - Reference Sheets
The Native Planting Handbook by Taylor Creek Restoration Nurseries - Used with permission

June 2014
Wildlife Tab - Insects
Lady Bug Field Guide

May 2014
Plants Tab
Regional Plants - Document Library
Plants Species List - Ecological Inventory Niagara River Gorge and Rim
Natural Heritage Report on Rare Species and Ecological Communities - Plant Communities
Natural Heritage Report on Rare Species and Ecological Communities - Historical Records
Natural Heritage Report Users Guide

March 2014
Wildlfie Tab
Wildlife Species List - Niagara River Gorge and Rim Ecological Inventory


August 2013
Wildlife Tab - Birds
The Niagara Habitat Video
Plants Tab - Regional - Native Flora of Niagara Falls and the River Region - Tree Identification Videos with Don Leopold. Used with permission.
Sweet Birch, White Ash, Shagbark Hickory, White Oak, Serviceberry, Butternut, Box elder, Pin Oak, Red Oak, Sassafras, Black Cherry, Pin Cherry
Wildlife Tab - Pollinators 
Video - Water Foragers - Bee drinking water
Resources Tab - Film
Alternatives to Invasive Plants 
Projects Tab
Vacant Lot 1 Pollinator Habitat - Photographs of first vacant lot restoration - Niagara Falls Eastern Trees for Pollinators and Wildlife 1617 Tenth Street
Vacant Lot 2 Pollinator Habitat - Coming Spring 2014
Niagara Falls Hampton Inn Native  Plant Habitat Site Plan -  Native Plant List - Site Plan for Hampton Inn, Niagara Falls, NY - Niagara Falls Blvd.

July 2013
Projects Tab
Pollinator Parkway Project - Vacant Land Restoration - 1617 Tenth Street, Niagara Falls

March 2013

FAQ Tab
Document Library One
Plant Communities
Native Species Planting Guide
Wildlife Tab - Pollinators
Document Library 1 - Managing Roadsides for Bees
Document Library 2 - Bumble Bee Guide
Document Library 3 - Introduction to Native Bees
Document Library 3 - Wild Pollinators How to Conserve Them
Video: Pollinator Pyramid by Barbara Lucas
Document Library 4 - Pollinator Habitat Assessment  Form and Guide - Native Bee Conservation
Wildlife Tab - Frogs - Videos of local frog and toad calls: Wood frog, spring peeper, pickeral frog, leopard frog, green frog, gray tree frog, chours frog, American toad and bullfrog.
Home Tab
Document Library - Master Naturalist Certfication
Document Library - Natural Areas Mentor Certification
Resources Tab - Film - What Plants Sound Like

June 2012
Wildlife Tab - Pollinators
National Academies Press Book Search App - Status of Pollinators in North America

Document Library 1:
Plants for Native Bees in N. America
Mid-Atlantic Plants for Native Bees
Northeast Plants for Native Bees
Nests for Native Bees
Pollinators in Natural Areas
Pollinator-Friendly Parks
Tunnel Nets for Native Bees
Pollinator Conservation Strategy
Selecting Plants for Pollinators


May 2011
Ecological Restoration Resources Tab
Document Library 1 - Ecological Restoration Resources
Document Library 2 - Ecotourism Resources
Document Library 3 - Trail Resources
Suggested Reading - Books on the Michelle's Bookshelf
Media Room Tab - Press Releases, Media Kit, Photographs
Sponsors Tab

New Content Added - Programs - Native Plant Sale May 14, 2011
April 2011
Chapter Projects Tab

April 2010
Maps
NYS Hardiness Zones Map
NYS EcoRegions Level 3
New Content (this page - see Doc. Library 1)
Project Award Letter and Check
March 2010
New Content: (this page) Wild Ones: Niagara Greenway Project Submission: Gorge Restoration - Responses, Letters of Support, Funding Acknowledgement Letter 9 Mar 10
Resources - Reference  - Document Library 3  9 Mar 10
Rain Garden Information
Rain Garden Landscape Design Plans
Rain Garden Manuel
Rain Gardens: A Design Guide for Homeowners
Resources - Reference - Document Library 1
Ecological Communities of NYS - 2nd Edition - 
www.dec.ny.gov/animals/29392.html
Resources - Reference - Document Library 4  9 Mar 10
Ecological Restoration Primer - ser.org

November 2009
Plants - Reference Sheets - Native Plants by Aethestics, by Site Conditions, by Plant Problems 24 Nov 09

Resources - Parks and Open Space - NYS Historic Preservation Plan, Mar. 09 14 Nov 09
New Content: (this page) Power Point Public Presentation: Wild Ones: Niagara Greenway Project Submission: Gorge Restoration 13 Nov 09
Plants - Forest - Old Growth Management 13 Nov 09
Plants -  Forest - Woods in Your Backyard - Jonathan Kays 13 Nov 09
Plants -  Forest - Riparian Buffers for Wild Life 13 Nov 09
Plants- Regional - A Guide to Celebrate Niagara Peninsulas Native Plants 01 Nov 09
October 2009
New Content: (this page) Wild Ones: Niagara Greenway Project Submission: Gorge Restoration
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dlife - Insects: Emerald Ash Borer, Pollinators
September 2009
Maps - Video - Niagara River Region Aerial View
July 2009
Wildlife - Fauna - Selecting Plants for Pollinators 5 Jul 09
March 2009:
Contact - Advisory Board - 1 Mar 09
Contact - Map Quest Driving Directions - 1 Mar 09
Advocacy - Case Study Summary - The Benefits and Impacts of Road Removal - 3 Mar 09
Links - Rochester Environment - Tragedy of the Commons 5 Mar 09
Feb. 2009: 
Resources - 8 Feb 2009
FAQs - 8 Feb 2009
Resources - How2 Projects - 14 Feb 2009

Document Library

NameDescription
DocumentRoseHarvey Letter pgs 1-10Rose Harvey Letter
DocumentRose Harvey Letter pages 11-20Rose Harvey Letter 2 of 4
DocumentRose Harvey Letter pages 21-30Rose Harvey Letter 3 of 4 sections
DocumentRose Harvey Letter pgs 31-38Rose Harvey Letter section 4 of 4
DocumentJoAnne Gagliano LetterJoAnne Gagliano Letter
DocumentSupport Documentation Gagliano LetterSupport Documentation Fax Cover 16Jun2010
DocumentTimeline - Gorge StudyTimeline Gorge Study

Document Library

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DocumentGorge Rim Restoration ProjectRegional Economic Growth Through Ecological Restoration of the Niagara Gorge Rim: A Niagara River Greenway Project Submission
DocumentPublic Power Point - Niagara River Greenway ProjectRegional Economic Growth Through Ecological Restoration of the Niagara Gorge Rim
Document14Jan10 Responses to Greenway Ecological Standing CommitteeGorge Rim Restoration Project
Document8Feb10 Response to Greenway Ecological Standing CommitteeGorge Rim Restoration Project
DocumentLetter of SupportNew York State Parks
DocumentLetter of SupportTown of Lewiston
DocumentLetter of SupportWild Ones Native Plants, Natural Landscapes - National
DocumentLetter of FundingGESC Funding Approval Letter 5 Mar 10
DocumentAward Letter and CheckProject Award Letter and Check
DocumentGorge Rim Project ScheduleGorge Rim Project Schedule
DocumentContractContract with Assumptions
Document21 Feb 2011 letterCorrespondance
DocumentOnly Members ServeBank correspondance
DocumentBrett R National Correspondance20 June 2011
Document5May11 Rappaport LetterNational Correspondance
DocumentNational Board ResponsibilitiesNational Board Responsiblities
DocumentBonnie Harper Lore Correspondance28 Mar 2011
DocumentSupport Commentary for Road Removal RemovalNiagara Heritage Partnership Support Comments for Total Removal
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