About

Reconnect Landscapes is a woman-owned, native landscape design company dedicated to reconnecting landscapes and people to local ecologies. My mission is to support biodiversity and foster stewardship through engaging, curated native landscape design.

I am passionate about living landscapes that bring people and nature together. I believe that every plant, every person, and every yard matters to conservation. My work experience includes designing commercial and residential landscapes, coordinating conservation programs for the Audubon Society, restoring habitat, creating rain and pollinator gardens, conducting biological surveys, and teaching a variety of environmental courses. I am board member and active volunteer with the New Hope Audubon Society, where you can find me on a bird outing, at a bird-friendly yard visit, or at the membership table. Come say hello!

Education

M.L.A Master of Landscape Architecture, University of Michigan

M.S. Wildlife Sciences, Auburn University

B.S. Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Michigan

Certifications

Master Rain Gardener, Master Naturalist, Prescribed Burn Manager

Rachelle Roake, Owner / Designer / Ecologist