Learn how native plants help restore rivers and habitats.

From seed to sprout, our nursery nurtures up to 120,000 native plants at any one time.

The plants are unique because they are grown from seeds collected along Oregon’s North Coast, making them locally adapted to thrive in our coastal ecosystems. After 3 years of growing, strong root structures have developed, and the plants are ready for their new homes in the watershed. Once planted, they play a critical role in restoring habitats to create cleaner water and better habitats for fish, birds, pollinators, wildlife and people.

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Image of Native Plant Nursery leader holding a baby plant in the nursery

Supporting Youth in Our Community

The Native Plant Nursery is a successful program because of our unique partnership with the Oregon Youth Authority (OYA), a state youth detention facility located next to our nursery in Tillamook. The OYA crew provides essential labor to grow the plants. In return, the nursery provides on-the-job training, life skill development and a chance to build savings for release. The program serves as a bridge for these at-risk and incarcerated youth to transition from institutionalization to society and their contribution to the nursery is invaluable.