Long-Term Permaculture Stewardship
When you choose our stewardship services, you're not just maintaining your landscape—you're investing in its long-term health and value while contributing to broader holistic sustainability goals.
We're MORE than just maintenance. Packages are tailored to you, offering flexibility to include on-going site care, design, installation and education that can be implemented over time, working with your family's needs, budget and evolving interests.
Land changes with seasons, weather, use, and care. Stewardship honors that landscapes are alive—and that meaningful change unfolds through relationship, attention, and ongoing tending.
Our stewardship work supports soil health, gardens, habitats, and small ecological systems through gentle, consistent care. We partner with people who want to be in relationship with their land over time, whether that looks like regular seasonal tending or support during times of transition.
Caring for living landscapes over time
We specialize in holistic land care that nurtures both the environment and its inhabitants:
- Seasonal Land Care: Providing thoughtful maintenance aligned with natural cycles, including pruning, weeding, and sustainable mowing practices using eco-friendly equipment.
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Habitat Enhancement: Supporting local ecosystems through native plant care, invasive species management, and creating wildlife-friendly environments. We'll help you obtain Backyard Habitat Certification, too!
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Food Systems Integration: Maintaining food forests, supporting urban agriculture, and providing care for chickens, ducks, and beekeeping operations.
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Natural Play Spaces: Creating engaging outdoor environments that connect children with nature while respecting ecological principles. Activity suggestions will be added to your profile!
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Soil Health Management: Building living soils through composting, mulching, and mycological integration to support thriving ecosystems.
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Consultation and Design Services: On-going guidance and design as needed around permaculture and ecological practices.
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Clear and Consistent Communication: When you hire us for stewardship, you'll get your own client profile. Track on-site activities, monthly to-dos, annual planting schedules, perennial plants, and much more!
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High Sustainability Standards: We are constantly evolving our practices to meet the highest possible standards of regenerative practices.
"I love working with Drake and Urban Village Designs. They are so knowledgable and professional while also kind and personable. They offer extra tidbits of information during visits - for instance Drake let us know that one of the ducks had something wrong with it's eye and even told us how to care for it. It's always a pleasure to work with good people who love their job. It shows!"
- Amy M.