Certifying a Wildlife Habitat

Bonnie Brzozowski

http://www.nwf.org/

Why a wildlife habitat?

Restoring habitatsAn educational toolCommunity buildingSustainable gardening practicesDonateGoodies!

Step One: Provide Food

How?PlantsFeeders

How much?Three sources are required

Examples:SeedsNectarButterfly feedersBird feeders

Provide Food For Wildlife: http://tinyurl.com/3e4quqk

Step Two: Provide Water

How?Natural featuresManmade features

How much?One source

Examples:Bird bathLakes, streamsRain garden

Supply Water For Wildlife: http://tinyurl.com/3lx56ox

Step Three: Create Cover

How?Build a “house”Natural features

How much?Two places to take cover

Examples:Ground coverDense shrubsBird houseToad abode

Create Cover For Wildlife: http://tinyurl.com/3v34fap

Step Four: Place to Raise Young

How?Create shelterNatural features

How much?Two places

Examples:Nesting boxCaveMature trees

Give Wildlife a Place to Raise Their Young: http://tinyurl.com/3o789tb

Step Five: Sustainable GardeningExamples:

MulchingXeriscapingReduce lawn areaRemove invasive plantsRestore native plantsAvoid chemicals

How much?Two of the following:

Soil and water conservationControlling exotic speciesOrganic practices

Step Six: Get Certified!

Click on “Certify Now”: http://tinyurl.com/3uls3eu

Step Six: Get Certified!

Contact info, address, name your habitat, make payment

Resources

Native and Naturalized Woody Plants of Oregon - Oregon State UniversityGardening - OSU Extension ServicesGardening Publications - OSU Extension ServicesGearing Up For Gardening DVD series

Enjoy the beauty!

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Photo by: Bob Zeller

Photo by: John Magee

Photo by: wolftale

Flickr group: http://www.flickr.com/groups/wildlifehabitat/pool/