Next Nature

06/11/2025

Last year, we planted a native prairie designed to restore habitat, improve soil health, and support pollinators. After just one growing season, we’re already seeing encouraging signs of success.

Prairie restoration isn’t a “plant it and walk away” effort. Ongoing stewardship is key. Our team returns regularly to monitor growth, manage invasive species, and perform targeted mowing to give native plants the advantage. These early maintenance efforts ensure the prairie establishes properly and continues to evolve into a resilient, self-sustaining ecosystem.

Restoration takes time, but the results are already speaking for themselves—and this is just year one.

04/03/2025

02/19/2025

We are thrilled to announce the acquisition of the award-winning landscape architecture firm, O'Neill Landscape Design and Installations. This expansion enhances our service offerings, allowing us to deliver even greater value to our clients' projects.

01/27/2025

12/21/2024

We spent Thursday evening volunteering with the Boys & Girls Club of Youngstown for their annual Christmas shopping spree, and it was pure magic! Seeing the kids’ joy as they picked out gifts for their loved ones was a beautiful reminder of the true spirit of the season. ❤️
Grateful to be part of an event that spreads so much love and cheer in our community. Let’s keep lifting each other up this holiday season! 🎁

11/05/2024

🌱 Exciting News from Next Nature! 🌱

We’re thrilled to announce the purchase of a no-till seeder, enabling us to provide high-quality, efficient native warm season forbs and grass prairie installations. This specialized equipment allows us to directly seed into existing vegetation, minimizing soil disturbance and promoting sustainable growth—a perfect fit for clients managing larger acreage sites.

At Next Nature, we’re committed to advancing restoration practices that respect and enhance the natural landscape. This no-till seeder is a game-changer for our clients looking to establish thriving prairies with minimal ecological impact.

07/11/2024

We are excited to be a part of this lecture series!

🌿 We're excited to announce our Conservation Conversations Speaker Series! 🌿

Join us each month to hear from leading experts on future conservation challenges and strategies to protect our natural resources, wildlife, and landscapes. Each session will feature a new guest speaker discussing various conservation topics around the State of Ohio.

Our first guest is Gavin Switzer, Owner & Lead Designer for Next Nature! This is a program you won't want to miss!

Space is limited, so reserve your seat today!

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04/18/2024

Excited to be apart of the backyard conservation series. Thanks to Mahoning Soil and Water Conservation District for having us out to speak!

04/18/2024

had a great time last night presenting a topic that is near to his heart. The topic was biophilic design and how we can use these natural systems to dictate green infrastructure practices. Thanks to everyone who attended.

02/23/2024

Healthy streams are pivotal to a healthy ecosystem.