The landscape strategy for the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Ogden/Harrisville prioritizes water-wise design through the use of native and adapted plant communities suited to northern Utah’s climate and soils.
The vision for this project is a working landscape that will feel restorative, functional, and deeply connected to native ecosystems.
Plant palettes emphasize species that provide forage, nesting opportunities, and seasonal habitat value for birds and pollinators, reinforcing the Center’s mission beyond the animal enclosures themselves. Secondary irrigation supports establishment and long-term resilience while limiting potable water use, and planting is organized to feel informal and naturalistic—echoing the site’s agricultural past and surrounding rural context.
The lighting strategy is designed to be sensitive towards the safety and comfort of both wildlife and humans.
This project is in collaboration with Place Collaborative, who is the Design Architect and Sustainability Planner.
Note: Images shown here are concepts and are not final designs.
