Wild About Nature? Get Your Yard Certified

You have taken the time to create a wildlife friendly habitat in your yard, on your balcony or even at work so why not let every body know about your environmentally safe zone. You can apply to either the Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) or the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) and receive official recognition that your habitat is certified for wildlife. If you are not sure that you meet all of the criteria to certify your habitat then this process will help you identify any additional changes or add ons required to finish the certification process.

Anyone can create a welcoming haven for local wildlife. In fact, wildlife habitat gardens support twice as much wildlife as conventional lawns and non-native plant gardens. Turning your yard, balcony container garden or work landscape into a Certified Wildlife Habitat to attract birds, butterflies, and other neighborhood wildlife is fun, easy, and can make a lasting difference. Here is what your wildlife habitat should include:

Food: Native plants provide food eaten by a variety of wildlife. Feeders can supplement natural food sources.

Water: All animals need water to survive, and some need it for bathing or breeding as well.

Cover: Wildlife need places to take shelter from bad weather and places to hide from predators or hunt for prey.

Places to Raise Young: Wildlife need resources to reproduce, and to protect and nourish their young.

Sustainable Practices: Maintain your yard or garden in natural ways to ensure soil, air, and water stay healthy and clean.

Canadian Wildlife Federation

 

CWF Garden Habitat Certification

National Wildlife Federation 

Certified Wildlife Habitat

National Wildlife Federation Certified Wildlife Habitat Program

Certify your space to show your commitment to wildlife. It’s easier than you might think. Wild Birds Unlimited is a Champion Sponsor of the NWF Certified Wildlife Habitat Program. Learn more on how to certify your wildlife habitat by clicking here, Wild About Nature Certify Your Habitat

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