Suggested Practices and Examples for Implementation:

• Remove invasive plant species from the property.
• Implement more water-efficient landscaping practices and/or landscapes with plants that require less water (perennial native plants, rain gardens, etc.)
• Avoid pesticides, herbicides, and chemical fertilizers.
• Recycle rainwater or greywater for use on the grounds.
• Grow native plants.
• Put up bird feeders and a bird bath on your congregational property.
• Put up birdhouses and bird feeders on your congregational grounds.
• Bats are pollinators! Install bat boxes on your property (or build them!)

General Information Related to this Strategy:

• Natural pest control solutions
• Rainwater Harvesting 101
• Organic lawn care resources

Available Resources in Western North Carolina:

• Invasive species resources from MountainTrue
• Toxic Free NC

Local Faith Communities Currently Utilizing this Strategy:

• High Country United Church of Christ, Vilas, NC (chemical-free lawn care and pest control)
  • Contact Rev. Tamara Franks: pastor@highcountryucc.org