Anthony Marinello, CNLP
Owner

A native of Nassau County, Anthony spent his childhood summers upstate exploring the backwoods and creeks of the Hudson Valley. It is there that he developed an appreciation of nature and yearned to bring a bit of that wildness back to suburbia.

 

He spent his teenage years learning about the wildlife and plants that inhabited the New York Metropolitan area. After High School, he studied Biology at Nassau Community College and began gardening with Native Plants in an effort to support songbirds. 

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In 2020 he founded Dropseed Native Landscapes to provide Long Islanders with the guidance and ability to transform their island into a Native Plant Oasis to sustain both humans and wildlife alike.

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In January of 2021, Anthony was voted in as a Board Member of the Long Island Native Plant Initiative (LINPI), remaining on for three years while serving as secretary for two.

 

Anthony continues to expand his knowledge and understanding of the natural landscape, holding the following certifications:

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• Certified Nursery & Landscape Professional (CNLP) - NYS Nursery & Landscape Association​

• Habitat and Ecosystems Land Professional- National Audubon Society​

• Certificate in Permaculture Design - Center for Bioregional Living

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Anthony has been regularly featured in local and online media, such as Newsday and Yale e360, for his work as a native plant gardener and influencer, as well as his work educating the public on the ecological benefits of native plants.