The wonders of native plants October 12, 2022 Home Explore The Naturalist's Journal The wonders of native plants Share FacebookTwitterEmail Sonoma Ecology Center’s Restoration Department is responsible for the restoration of over 4,000 acres of private and public lands. The work includes native plant seed collection and propagation in order to place local watershed-sourced genotypes into their projects, ensuring a better fit for the ecosystems they will inhabit.