Priest Environmental LLC

09/01/2026

Prepping an area for a new pollinator patch can be a challenge, especially if you’re trying to avoid herbicides. Solarizing is one option to kill existing vegetation, sterilize any existing seeds, and slow rhizomes (like Bermuda) from spreading. Once this process is complete, we’ll come back in with some compost/topsoil mix to kickoff fresh soil microbial life, and overseed with wildflowers this fall. Stay tuned! 🌱☀️

08/24/2026

Butterfly W**d. In one summer this plant has bloomed, created and dropped two sets of seed pods, bloomed again, grown like crazy in a drought, and created its own ecosystem. This is why we love native milkweeds!

08/17/2026

We’re underway on a multi-phase restoration project starting with some tree work in a riparian area. The past few days have been focused on selectively thinning overcrowded saplings, removing invasives, and raising the tree canopy for creek access. We’re leaving several ‘snags’ (standing dead trees) for bird habitat along the way. Many exciting things are ahead!

08/10/2026

It’s HOT, folks🌞 It’s a great time to check in and make sure the water you offer to wildlife is filled and ready for them🚰- bird baths, pollinator muddling areas, fountains- whatever you’ve got! The enhanced heat in our urban areas creates an extra challenge for the creatures trying to get through this heatwave.🦋🪶 Hey- fill up your water bottle while you’re at it! And maybe plan to plant a few trees this fall…🫠

08/05/2026

We’ve been putting in some extra hours at the office lately, and so have our wild friends! I guess the Wildlife Oasis is doing its job🦋🪶🌼🐛

07/08/2026

‼️Calling All Nature Lovers‼️
Are you following our friends at EcoBalance yet? We sure hope so! They are hosting a kickoff mixer soon and it’s a great opportunity to learn about their mission, projects, and how you can get involved!

07/02/2026

Pollinator Garden Myth Busting. What’s your favorite pollinator to see in the garden? We love hummingbird moths and brown-belted bumble bees. Urban pollinator gardens like these are a great step in reconnecting folks to nature.

06/24/2026

Part 4: Caterpillar Host Plants!🐛🦋 Host plants are special plants that adult butterflies and moths lay their eggs on. These plants will be the first meal for their caterpillar hatchlings! Did you know butterflies were so picky!?🦋🌼 Adding these plants to your Wildlife Oasis makes all the difference.

06/20/2026

06/04/2026

🪺Part 3: OVERWINTERING SHELTER & PLACES TO RAISE YOUNG! The winter months can feel drab, but all the leaf litter and dead plant stems are up to something special- preparing for the next generation!🐛🐣🐝🌱 Part 4 will be our grand finale- Butterfly Host Plants!🦋