It's Easy to Certify Your Garden as a Wildlife Habitat!
Spring is just around the corner! Chances are you're already providing wildlife with the elements required to certify your garden as a Wildlife Habitat. Take the next step!
Many gardeners have already created wildlife friendly habitats by naturally choosing plants, water features, and a composition that provides shade and protection for our native creatures. Why not let visitors know you're wildlife friendly? It's EASY to certify your garden as a bonafide "Wildlife Habitat", and proudly display a sign that says so!
Simply visit the National Wildlife Federation Certification page, and complete the required fields. There's even a nifty "checklist" to help ensure that you have the required elements for each of the following:
Food (minimum of 3 sources)
Water (a small dish with pebbles would be enough)
Cover (2 sources)
Places to Raise Young (2 places)
Sustainable Practices (rain barrel, no pesticides, native plants for example)
There is a fee of $20 to apply, which also includes:
A personalized certificate
Subscription to their e-newsletter, Garden for Wildlife
A one-year membership and subscription to National Wildlife® magazine
10% off catalog merchandise, including nesting boxes, feeders, birdbaths, etc. to enhance your wildlife garden
Exclusive option to purchase attractive garden signs using their new logo
What are you waiting for? Certify your garden now, before your garden awakens!