ArcheWild is a mission-driven ecological restoration company dedicated to helping large landowners, government agencies, and conservancies restore authentic ecological function to landscapes across the Mid-Atlantic region.
ArcheWild grows a wide variety of open pollinated, local ecotype (OPLE) native plants from our seed bank and founder plots.
We provide restoration planning, site construction, invasive management, species selection, and planting services.
From site evaluations to restoration planning, our R&D team produces the surveys, reports, data models, and advanced species selection decision support tools.
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ArcheWild is one of the largest wholesale native plant nurseries in the eastern US. Since our founding in 2010, we remain dedicated to open-pollenated, seed-grown native plants with diverse and documented genetics.
Our staff ecologists monitor native plant communities across the Mid-Atlantic states to understand the ideal conditions for the success of each species. Our extensive SeedSource™ data allows us to recommend the right plants for each individual project.
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ArcheWild proudly serves our region’s largest institutions with ecotyped native plants and a full range of restoration services.
Have an immediate and lasting impact on the environment. Landscapes designed with native plants create critical habitat for many bird and pollinator species whose populations are in dramatic decline.
Have a greater impact by choosing ArcheWild OPLE plants, guaranteed open-pollinated, local ecotype, and fully accessioned in our SeedSource™ database.
Compared to “traditional” landscaping, real ecological restoration restores function to the earth. We aim to replicate natural systems that perform such important functions as:
Compared to “traditional” landscaping, real ecological restoration restores function to the earth. We aim to replicate natural systems that perform such important functions as:
Let us help you navigate the emerging marketplace of environmental credits. Many state and federal agencies have plans and funds in place to help facilitate environmental conservation, restoration, and mitigation on a greater scale. Find out how you can participate in these markets and earn lasting value from your land.
A functional landscape carefully planted with the right species can be eligible for these programs. Credits are available for projects that improve or restore wetlands, streams, water quality, and carbon sequestration.