Sacred Grounds Pledge 2023 - Form

Please join Oseh Shalom in helping people and wildlife by Caring for Creation. We'll do this by planting native plants in our yards that are suited to the local wildlife, soil and rainfall here in the Maryland/District of Columbia region as part of the National Wildlife Federation's (NWF) Sacred Grounds program.

Native plants help protect the local streams and rivers we love and enjoy. These waterways are a source of sustenance for birds, frogs, fish, and butterflies, and a place for children to play. Our actions will protect people who live alongside and downstream from pollution and flooding. All life depends upon water.

By planting native plants we plant with a purpose and put the teachings of our faith into practice. By working together with people of all faiths we can care for the Earth that we share.

Make a pledge today to plant natives in your yard, and we'll provide you with a starter kit of free plants from the NWF, as well as the information you need for the plants to thrive. We're aiming to recruit 55+ homes—will you be one of them?

Thank you for participating in a grassroots effort to protect the waterways, wildlife and environment that we love and enjoy! Come and visit the new native plant garden at Oseh Shalom, too!

B’shalom,

Linda Solomon and Sue Burger
sacred.grounds@oseh-shalom.org

Visit our web page at Oseh Shalom Sacred Grounds Project

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* First Name

* Last Name

* Email Address

* Address

Your address allows us to know where native plants are being planted.

* City

* State

* Zip

* I pledge (by June 2023):

Please Select OneTo plant native plants in my yardTo plant native plants in a container

* I would like to pick up native plants from Oseh Shalom as part of Planting Hope: Native Plant Pick Up Day

Please Select OneYesNoNWF provides a starter kit of free plants for those that pledge to plant native.
The Oseh Shalom Sacred Grounds team will give away native plants on May 7, 2023 from 10 AM to 11:30 AM.

Do you need plants for ...

Either Sun or ShadeShadeSunNo plants

Can you help with caring for native plants at Oseh Shalom?

NoYesWe are looking for volunteers that are able to help with planting, maintaining and watering plants and trees at Oseh Shalom.

* I also am interested in

Please Select OneNo additional information at this timeApplying for the municipal raingarden or conservation landscaping program fundingCreating wildlife habitat through the National Wildlife Federation’s Garden for Wildlife program

The National Wildlife Federation will recognize it as a Certified Wildlife Habitat when you explain how your yard or garden is a habitat for local birds, butterflies, and other wildlife.
The National Wildlife Federation can provide additional information on raingardens or conservation landscaping.

See more information about National Wildlife Federation goals and Sacred Grounds program

Are you interested in connecting with other congregations to improve our environment?

NoConnect with congregations protecting our watersheds with Interfaith Partners for the ChesapeakeConnect with congregations protecting our climate with Interfaith Power & Light (DC.MD.NoVA)

Interfaith Partners for the Chesapeake Interfaith works with faith communities in the Chesapeake region to protect and restore our shared watershed.
See more information at Interfaith Partners for the Chesapeake

Interfaith Power & Light (DC.MD.NoVA) is a national leader in engaging faith communities in environmental stewardship and climate action.
See more information at Interfaith Power and Light

How did you hear about the Native Plants Pledge?

Presentation at Oseh ShalomEmail, flyer or other information from Oseh ShalomTechnical workshop by National Wildlife Federation and partnersFriends of Sligo CreekInterfaith Power and LightInterfaith Partners for the ChesapeakeOtherCheck all that apply.

Other

Enter the source where you heard about the Native Plant Pledge

Comments

Do you have any comments, questions, or ideas for how to make this program a success?

After submitting this form, you'll start receiving the email newsletter and wildlife updates from the National Wildlife Federation.
Sacred Grounds Organizations working together: NWF, Oseh Shalom, PG County, IPL, CB, Dept of Env, Friends of Sligo Creek. Trust,

Sacred Grounds Organizations working together: NWF, Oseh Shalom, PG County, IPL, CB, Dept of Env, Friends of Sligo Creek. Trust,