Barking Squirrel Hops Farm

Completion Date: May 2023
Project Type: Wetland Restoration & Conservation Planning
Role: Design-Build
Scope: Design & Installation
Duration: 1 Month
Services: Environmental Assessment · Native Planting · Sustainability Planning

Project Overview

Next Nature partnered with Barking Squirrel Hops Farm to perform a comprehensive environmental assessment and develop a sustainability plan rooted in conservation principles. Supported by CRP grant assistance, the plan organized multiple initiatives into progressive phases, beginning with the revitalization of the wetland and pond area.

Restoration Process

Phase one focused on restoring the wetland edge through the use of native plants that stabilize soil, prevent erosion, and support natural water filtration. The process included Moasure surveying, site evaluation, SketchUp modeling, and full design-build installation, ensuring a balanced and data-driven approach to conservation.

Results & Impact

The wetland restoration successfully enhanced the ecological diversity of the farm. Native plantings encouraged the return of birds, frogs, and beneficial insects—creating a self-sustaining habitat ecosystem that improved biodiversity and provided natural pest control, reducing the need for chemical inputs.
What once was an eroded area is now a flourishing conservation zone, blending environmental preservation with agricultural health.