Restored lupine patch in the globally rare Oak Openings Region near Toledo, Ohio.

Wellness Universe Senior Partner. Native Plant Advocate. Author. Speaker. PR Pro (retired).

Susan Cross and her husband, Jon, are passionate about restoring the globally rare habitat where they live – The Oak Openings Region, located in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan. They have successfully restored their own 20 acres of rare woodland, sand barren, and wet prairie to provide a home for rare and state listed species. Their experience models how private citizens – no matter where they live or how much space they have – are critical participants in the stewardship of healthy environments. The Crosses are now on a mission to influence others to plant natives as often as possible one garden or landscape at a time. To learn more visit www.zenvironment.net.