ALBERTA NATIVE PLANT RESCUE FOUNDATION

GO FORTH, HAVE FUN, PLANT NATIVE

Bridging Development and Restoration

The Alberta Native Plant Rescue Foundation (ABNPR Foundation) protects Alberta’s native flora by rescuing plants and locally adapted seed that would otherwise be lost to development. Founded in 2022, we work at the intersection of conservation and restoration—partnering with developers, landowners, municipalities, Indigenous communities, restoration practitioners, and nonprofit organizations to relocate ecological value into restoration projects, conservation lands, pollinator habitats, and community landscapes.

Every year, native ecosystems are disturbed by construction and land-use change. ABNPR works with landowners and developers before ground is broken to rescue native plants and seed so they can thrive again in restored habitats, schools, parks, community greenspaces, and pollinator-friendly landscapes across Alberta.

Through the efforts of volunteers, families, students, and community members, rescued plants and seed are returned to the landscape, helping preserve local genetics, support biodiversity, and accelerate restoration efforts. Our work demonstrates that development and conservation do not need to be opposing forces.

Our Impact in 2025

200,000+ Native Plants Rescued

Rescuing native grasses, wildflowers, shrubs, and locally adapted species from lands undergoing development across Alberta.

500+ Volunteers Engaged

Connecting families, students, community members, and restoration volunteers directly with Alberta’s native ecosystems.

Community Stewardship

Supporting public awareness of native ecosystems through hands-on rescues, seed harvests, workshops, and restoration activities.

Supporting Restoration Projects

Providing rescued native plants and seed to conservation lands, pollinator habitats, schools, parks, and restoration initiatives.

Partnerships Across Alberta

Working with developers, municipalities, nonprofit organizations, schools, and restoration practitioners on practical conservation efforts.

120+ Native Species Relocated

Helping preserve biodiversity and locally adapted plant genetics through native plant rescue and seed collection.

Ready to Rescue Native Plants?

Join the Rescue Notification List to receive notifications about upcoming native plant rescues, seed collection events, workshops, and volunteer opportunities.

Land Acknowledgement

The Alberta Native Plant Rescue Foundation operates across Treaty 6, Treaty 7, and Treaty 8 Territories and recognizes the many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples whose relationships with these lands continue today.

Based primarily in Mohkinstsis (Calgary), ABNPR works within Treaty 7 Territory, including the traditional lands of the Blackfoot Confederacy, the Tsuut’ina Nation, and the Stoney Nakoda Nations.

We recognize the longstanding ecological knowledge, stewardship, and cultural relationships Indigenous Peoples maintain with native plants and landscapes throughout Alberta. ABNPR is committed to respectful collaboration, listening, and learning in support of native plant conservation and ecological restoration.

We welcome opportunities to support Indigenous-led restoration, habitat conservation, native plant stewardship, and the preservation of culturally significant native species and ecosystems.

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