Company Spotlight: Refugia Design
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.
UER Report: Ten Years of Growth and Impact
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.
Company Spotlight: Greening Urban, LLC
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.
The Powerful Plants of the Short Street Nature Preserve
The Powerful Plants of the Short Street Nature Preserve
Get ready for a wild mix of color and function! The powerhouse plants of the Short Street Nature Preserve — all native to our local ecosystem — have been planted…
Amazing Resource on Conservation Landscaping -- Free!
Short Street Nature Play Project – Resources on Native Plants
For homeowners who want to incorporate conservation landscapes and Eco-Functioning Spaces in their own yard, consider these resources: A Native Plant Resource List (with links to the Gaithersburg RainScapes Program)…
Short Street Kicks of Nature Art Project
Short Street Kicks of Nature Art Project
On Saturday, July 23rd, the LCA spearheaded the creation of 100 nature art tiles — each one individually designed and made by a resident of the Lakelands neighborhood. A local…
Butterfly Commons @ Lakelands Continues to Grow and Thrive
Butterfly Commons @ Lakelands Continues to Grow and Thrive
We are so proud to see how the Butterfly Commons is thriving under the care of the Lakelands Community Association. With time, these plant communities will provide more and more…
Risks of the Public Right of Way: the Demise of the Glen Echo Heights Corner Project
Risks of the Public Right of Way: the Demise of the Glen Echo Heights Corner Project
Many people believe that the best place for urban nature and green infrastructure (including native plants, trees, and conservation landscaping) is in the public right of way (ROW). The ROW…
Our Nature Play Project at Short Street (Lakelands) Begins!
Our Nature Play Project at Short Street (Lakelands) Begins!
We are so excited that our nature play project in the Lakelands Community has launched. The installation will occur in two separate phases. The first phase will install the nature…
Short Street Nature Preserve and Play Space -- Final Design
Short Street Nature Preserve and Play Space — Final Design
We are so pleased that the design for the nature play space at the Short Street Triangle was finalized in early June 2022. The central feature for younger children will…
Amazing Resource on Conservation Landscaping -- Free!
Black History Month 2022: One More Legacy of Redlining
As we finish this year’s celebration of Black History Month, it’s important to remember that the legacy of redlining in U.S. cities is not just one of economic disinvestment, housing,…
UER and LCA Launch the Lakelands Short Street Preserve and Nature Play Space
UER is proud to announce the launch of its newest Healthy Habitats Project: the Lakelands Short Street Preserve and Nature Play Space. This newest Eco-Functioning Space will demonstrate to hundreds of people…