Education
Online Resource Library
The SNP website is a treasure trove of restoration information.
Since the beginning we have prioritized making plant science publicly accessible and sharing knowledge with our community. Here you can find resources to help you accomplish your goals in landscaping with native plants, calculating plant quantities, installing live stakes, selecting plant species, and more!
Access online resources through the links below or the Education tab in our main menu.
Frequently Accessed Resources
Sp. Descriptions
Trees, shrubs, grasses, sedges, rushes, perennials, ferns, and groundcovers, oh my!
Just updated! Now including fire and salinity tolerance metrics plus photos.
Selection Guide
Not sure what plants are best for your project? Have multiple of tricky ecosystems? This guide addresses multiple situations and helps you plant them!
Updates coming soon!
Info Sheets
Curious about plant sourcing, site prep., weed control, soils, and stormwater? This collection can help quench your summary and deep dive desires.
Updates coming soon!
Plant Calculator
Have a space to fill and need to know how many plants to gather? Confused about different sizes and types? This tool has your back!
Why change a good thing?
In 2026, we are modernizing our resources!
Things may move around, but you can still count on SNP to help make your restoration project have legacy impact! If you have questions, please direct them to Samantha at Samantha@SoundNativePlants.com
New Species Descriptions
Updated species descriptions now include fire and salinity tolerance metrics plus photos! Description terms have been clarified on the Terms Definitions page. Perennials and groundcovers are now organized by bloom color. Whether you're planning a restoration or garden project, we hope that our species descriptions can help you select the right native plants for your landscape.
New Training Tools for Fascine Installation
We support your planting efforts, onsite and online! Check out our new printable PDF or webpage on PNW fascines.
Announcements & Blog
Keep up to date with SNP on our blog!
Announcements for new learning materials, planty deep dives, and project highlights are posted first on our blog.
Native Plants that Need Shade
Many Pacific Northwest favorites need shade to establish. Some of these shady fellows can tolerate more sun once they are…
New Species Descriptions Resource
We are Excited to Announce Updated Species Description Resources! Updated species descriptions now include fire and salinity tolerance metrics plus…
We Still Have Racks and Tubes for Pickup!
Must Find a Good Home We have thousands of like-new sets of propagation racks and tubes that need a good…
Groundcovers: the Quick, the Evergreen, the Sunny & the Shady
Curious about groundcover selection? We’ve got you covered. This article will highlight some of our favorite groundcovers that grow quickly,…
Collaborations
SNP & the Northwest Straits Foundation
Co-founder, Ben Alexander, created a video with the Northwest Straits Foundation as part of their Shore Friendly Living series! Check out Native Plants: Holding the Shoreline Together to learn about the services provided by Pacific Northwest native plants in shoreline ecosystems.
You can check out more of our education partners on our Client List page!
Education and Training
Sound Native Plants occasionally provides training, workshops, and lectures for public agencies, non-profit groups, and consulting firms. In the past, we taught more frequently. Currently we are focusing on restoring our online resource library.
We have knowledgeable staff based in Portland-Vancouver and South Salish regions. We are experienced in video, remote, and in-person presentations.
Topics include:
- Plant selection and specifications
- Installation specifications
- Planting techniques and project management
- Plant salvage
We understand restoration projects from start to finish -- we can show you how to succeed. Follow this link to read summaries of past presentations.
Contact Info@SoundNativePlants.com if you are interested in ecosystem restoration education for your group!
