Black Swallowtail Butterfly on Rough Blazing Star

Giving Back

We are passionate about supporting the community and environment which supports us. Here are some small ways in which we give back:
  • Our entire property is certified as a Wildlife Habitat and Sanctuary by the National Wildlife Foundation;
  • 1/3 of our lands are zoned as a conservancy and are gradually being replanted with native Wisconsin prairie plants and wildflowers;
  • Our apothecary and orchard gardens are built on sustainable permaculture practices, improving the soil, and supporting local wildlife and ecosystems;
  • Our lands are alive with the buzzing of native bees and pollinators, including the critically endangered rusty patch bumblebee spotted in 2023, and the tittering songs of many birds;
  • We steward several rare and endangered herbs;
  • We volunteer our time helping with local town and state parks projects; including the conversion of roughly 60 acres of local farmland (containing an extremely rare remnant of untouched prairie and oak savanna!) back to its more natural state.
  • 30% of the sales price on Whole-Hearted Apothecary LLC products in the Swiss Historical Village Museum and Gift Shop in New Glarus goes directly to support the museum.

With your patronage, we can continue these projects - providing much needed refuges for wildlife, support for native and endangered plants, and helping to build a stronger community.

We can grow a better tomorrow, together.

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