Earth Day Teach In

Gardening for Wildlife

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Gardening for Wildlife Teach-In Video Here :)

photo credit: E. Simeri

The National Wildlife Federation’s Garden for Wildlife program was created in 1973 and since that time people have used its framework to plant with a purpose and create beautiful spaces that support birds, butterflies and other wildlife. The Certified Community Wildlife Habitat and Individual Habitat Certification Programs are part of the Garden for Wildlife Program.

The Community Wildlife Habitat Certification Program is a partnership between the NWF and communities of all kinds and combines individual home, business and school certifications with education, outreach and organizing activities and provides a proven framework to engage communities through shared conversation and actions. The NWF is mapping certified habitats which help to create corridors of connectivity and counteract habitat fragmentation and species decline. Individual yards may be small, but they make up a large percentage of urban landscapes and have the potential to play a significant role in conservation efforts. 


5 Elements of Gardening for Wildlife
  • Food
  • Water
  • Cover
  • Places to Raise Young
  • Sustainable Gardening Practices

Anyone can start right now to positively impact wildlife by including the 5 Gardening for Wildlife elements in their own yards today.

NWF Individual Habitat Checklist
NWF Community Certification Requirements


References

Mizejewski, David. (2019) National Wildlife Federation Attracting Birds, Butterflies and Other Backyard Wildlife. (Expanded 2nd Edition) Creative Homeowner

Tallamy, Douglas W. (2019) Nature’s Best Hope: A New Approach to Conservation That Starts in Your Yard. (1st Edition) Timber Press, Inc

https://nwf.org

http://nwf.org/NativePlantFinder

http://www.audubon.org/plantsforbirds

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