Swamp Rose was established to explore how to restore habitat to a state as true to its pre-disturbance condition as possible. We put an emphasis on the research and conservation of ecosystem components that are overlooked during many boilerplate habitat restoration projects. In practice, this involves activities ranging from mycorrhizal inoculation and the reintroduction of native species that are largely underutilized by the restoration industry to the monitoring and management of various vertebrate and invertebrate species. As Swamp Rose grows, we hope to help develop restoration methods that are more true to nature than current industry standards. We offer a wide variety of ecological services such as habitat assessments and restoration, vegetation and wildlife surveys, soil and water sampling, mapping, and wetland delineation.

Swamp Rose Ecology aims to increase knowledge of and access to ecological restoration activities among the general public by facilitating residential and commercial habitat renewal projects. By giving our customers the option to restore habitat where they live, we are able to increase the amount of healthy habitat found in the region while providing sustainable invasive species management solutions that don’t increase the amount of pesticides in the environment. We also supply landowners with striking wildflowers, locally foraged culinary ingredients, and a host of gorgeous and functional native vegetation that is uniquely Northwestern. More importantly, we connect our clients to resources that help them live more harmoniously with the natural world.