OUTSIDE Collab Bioregional Groups

Bioregion: A region defined by a combination of ecological characteristics (e.g., watersheds, soil types, native species) and human cultural elements (e.g., local communities, traditional land use). Bioregions are typically larger than landscapes but smaller than ecoregions, emphasizing a sense of place and human-nature integration. For example, the South Florida Bioregion might include the Everglades, adjacent wetlands, and human communities tied to these ecosystems.

Please select the bioregional group you are interested in joining?

Mission:

Increase the adoption of sustainable landscape practices in your region with a focus on the Big Four Goals:

  1. Minimize/Eliminate Irrigation Beyond Establishment
  2. Minimize/Eliminate Mineralized Fertilizers
  3. Minimize/Eliminate Pesticides
  4. Promote/Maximize Ecological Diversity & Ecosystem Services

 

What do Bio-Regional Groups do?

Each region is unique and what you do is up to you.  Here are a few ideas to get started:

  • Meet quarterly to discuss how to promote sustainable landscape practices in your bioregion.
  • Facilitate a multidisciplinary network across the chain of custody
  • Celebrate notable projects in your region; organize tours and share pictures and blog posts
  • Create living laboratories and demonstration gardens to showcase best practices and learn
  • Build partnerships with local universities and organize regional research opportunities
  • Support local governments with technical assistance on landscape practices
  • Curate a recommended plant list for your region
  • Recruit new members and sponsors to OUTSIDE Collab

 

Who should join?

  • Landscape architects and planners
  • Builders and developers
  • Nurseries
  • Landscape installation and maintenance companies
  • Composting and Soil Amendment companies
  • HOA’s and Community association managers
  • Ecological restoration companies
  • Water Management Districts
  • County and municipal government
  • Regional Planning Councils
  • University professors and students
  • Non-profit organizations