Annual Land Stewardship Consulting | Ecological Consulting Services

Natural Communities offers annual land stewardship consulting for landowners and organizations seeking expert ecological guidance without intensive oversight. This service provides a once-per-year, on-site ecological evaluation designed to establish priorities, identify risks early, and guide long-term restoration success. This tier is ideal for properties entering restoration, invasive management, or native habitat enhancement. Your Consultant Nick Fuller | Principal Ecological Officer & Ecological Restoration Consultant 20+ years of expertise in habitat restoration, stormwater compliance, and native plant design across the Chicago region and Midwest. 💳 $100 Store Credit Included $100 of your consulting fee is applied as store credit toward native plants and seed in our online store — putting your investment directly back into your land. Annual Land Stewardship Consulting The "Manual" for your property's success. Moving beyond basic land management requires a shift from reactive "weed-pulling" to systemic restoration. Tier 1 annual land stewardship consulting is designed for the DIY-minded landowner or organization seeking expert ecological site evaluation and restoration guidance. This tier provides an annual on-site consultation with a Restoration Ecologist to assess your property's condition, pinpoint priority actions, help build resilient native systems and set the tactical roadmap for the coming seasons. What is Included: Annual On-Site Coaching: One (1) approximately 60-minute site walk-through with our Principal Ecological Officer to identify systemic issues and biological opportunities. Adaptive Strategy: We inspect the progress of previous years and provide updated recommendations to skip costly trial-and-error. Tactical Specification: Expert guidance on invasive species removal priorities, site diversity, and "fueling" the land with the correct native profiles. Post-Visit Documentation: You will receive consultation notes detailing practical next steps that you or your contractors can implement immediately. Ongoing Access: Includes one (1) follow-up one hour phone consultations per year to answer implementation questions. $100 Native Plant & Seed Store Credit: $100 of your fee is applied as store credit toward native plants and seed in our online store. Ideal For: Landowners who have purchased seed/plants and want to ensure their implementation strategy is sound. We provide on-site ecological consultation within a 60-minute radius of Algonquin and Wheaton, Illinois. Our primary service region encompasses Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin, defined by the following boundaries: North: Lake Geneva, WI – Gurnee – Antioch West: Rockford – Belvidere – DeKalb – Rochelle South: Joliet – Morris – Plainfield – Naperville East: Chicago (Northwest & West) – North Shore – Oak Brook Key Counties Served: McHenry, Kane, DuPage, Lake, Boone, Winnebago, Kendall, Will, and Cook. Note: Projects outside this primary radius are considered on a case-by-case basis depending on acreage and ecological scope. Need More—or Less—Support? Not every property requires the same level of ecological guidance. Choose the option that best fits your project. Introductory Stewardship Consultation A one-hour virtual audio consultation to discuss your property, restoration goals, and next steps. $25 — fully applicable as store credit toward a future purchase. Book an Introductory Consultation Quarterly Stewardship Consulting Need more active oversight? Get four seasonal site visits throughout the year with adaptive ecological guidance as your property changes. $1,200 one-time | $995 subscription Includes a $250 native plant & seed store credit. Explore Quarterly Stewardship