HNP Community Survey 2025

HNP Community Survey

Help us grow the Homegrown National Park movement
This 3–5 minute annual check-in helps us understand what you did for nature in 2025, what’s getting in the way, and how Homegrown National Park can best support your next step.

Answer these 9 questions to directly shape which programs we grow and help us follow up with resources that fit you.
1. Which most strongly describes you right now?*

I'm an individual/householdI'm a teacher or parent (K-12 school)I represent a nonprofit or faith communityI represent a community group, HOA or neighborhoodI represent a native plant focused businessI represent a business/corporation
2. In 2025, which of the following actions did you take? (mark all that apply)*

Planted new native plantsRemoved invasive plantsHelped grow a community effort (school, neighborhood, workplace)Reduced lawn area or mowingReduced or eliminated pesticides, fertilizers, or lawn chemicalsChanged mosquito control (stopped spraying/used a mosquito bucket)Upgraded to insect-safe lightsAdded habitat features (soft landings, water feature, nesting, etc.)None of these yet
Any additional comments?
3. About how many native plants did you add or help plant in 2025?*

01–910–2425–99100+I plant native as part of my jobNot sure
Any additional comments?
4. Compared with a year ago, how much wildlife do you notice in your space?*

Much lessA bit lessAbout the sameA bit moreMuch moreNot sure
Any additional comments?

5. Which of these have you used or heard of?*

	Used in 2025	Heard of it	Haven't heard of it	Not sure
HNP Biodiversity Map
Wildr Score
Mosquito Bucket Challenge
Less Lawn More Life Challenge
HNP Schools Program (Pilot)
HNP Community/Event Toolkits (Recorded Doug Talk, Winter Sowing Party, etc.)

6. What was your biggest result of engaging with Homegrown National Park in 2025?*

I started planting nativeI maintained or improved my native habitatI helped grow a community effortI encouraged more people to join the biodiversity movementI felt more connected to others in the biodiversity movementI mostly learned and got inspiredI didn’t engage much this year
Any additional comments?
7. What is the biggest thing holding you back right now?*

Time or energyCost of plants or materialsCan't find native plantsCan't find knowledgeable landscapersNot sure what to plant or how to design my spaceI am worried about what my neighbors, family, or friends will thinkHOA, landlord, or local rulesDrought, weather, or climate challengesDeer or other animals eating plantsInvasive plants coming back
Any additional comments?
8. What would most help you take your next step in 2026?*

Expanded keystone plant listsHelp finding local native plant services and resourcesMotivation through national challenges and initiativesClear guidance on invasive plantsTools to talk with neighbors, HOAs, or decision-makersMaterials for youth engagementReady-to-use community event toolkitsI feel well supported already
Any additional comments?
9. Is there anything else you would like to share with us? (Optional)
Should be Empty: