Who We Are
Earth Stewards Alliance is a nonprofit launching in 2026, focused on native habitat restoration and ecological education in Muskegon and Ottawa Counties, Michigan.
Our Mission
Earth Stewards Alliance empowers communities to care for and restore the natural world through education, collaboration, and hands-on stewardship. We connect people with the land and with one another to create beautiful landscapes, healthy ecosystems, resilient communities, and a thriving future.
Our Vision
A world where interdependent communities live in harmony with nature, ensuring a thriving future for all life.
What Makes Us Different
Beauty as a Gateway
We believe beauty invites care. Our gardens are intentionally designed to be visually compelling, not just ecologically functional. This is not about letting things go wild. It is about creating landscapes that communities want to protect and maintain.
Native restoration should look like an upgrade, not a compromise.
Our Approach
Thoughtful Design
Native species selected for structure, color, seasonal interest, and local conditions. Gardens that work with the land.
Education Through Doing
Hands-on learning for volunteers, students, and communities. Practical knowledge you can apply at home.
Community-Led
We work alongside residents, schools, municipalities, and local partners. This is not top-down, it is collaborative.
The Team
We are a founding board of three, building this from the ground up.
Kendall Hailstone
President
Sara Cornell
Treasurer
Kyle Brummens
Secretary
Interested in joining our team or advising as we grow? Get in touch.