Most exciting of all was the surprise announcement that October 22nd is now proclaimed “Lakelands Community Butterfly Commons Day” in Gaithersburg. Thank you to the Mayor and City Council of the City of Gaithersburg.
Below are the beautiful and educational signs that now mark the site.
UER Board member David Rouse sat down with Refugia Design’s founder Jeff Lorenz to explore how Refugia’s work and approach align with UER’s mission.
During its first decade, UER focused on defining EFS, creating metrics to measure ecosystem health on urban lands, establishing demonstration sites, and educating people about the importance of EFS development and long-term maintenance. UER sought to integrate these concepts into discussions among urban planners, environmental advocates, land trusts, and real estate developers.
UER Board member David Rouse sat down with UER’s newest Board member and owner of Greening Urban, LLC, Chris Earley to find out more about how Greening Urban aligns with UER’s mission.
UER is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit urban land trust that was formed to work with landowners, associations, and communities to preserve or develop Eco-Functioning Spaces®
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