Certified Wildlife Habitats - Certifying Your Yard (#7)

http://www.nwf.org/gardenforwildlife - 7th of 7 - Once you've provided the 4 components of habitat and adopted sustainable gardening practices you can certify your yard, school or community as a NWF Certified Wildlife Habitat! But don't forget a place for people too!

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[SusanIs99]

I've got most of the ingredients here (feeders, a birdbath, brush in back)- not very elaborate, but wonder if I qualify.

ALSO wonder if certifying offers any protection whatsoever against mean-spirited neighbors who threaten to trap or harm wildlife that go in their garden?

[1stSpacer]

Yes, we have 5 acres, with lots of different types of wildlife. From brown bear...white tail deer...hummingbirds...woodpeck­ers..frogs..chipmunks.. I seen this in a National Wildlife magizine + said, horray ! Save the wildlife is for me.

Just tagging in, to say any size area, from a yard to some arceage, open one's heart to Nature's wildlife. Thanks for this video to encourage others they can, if they try.

[Firstpoke]

I plan to certify my wildlife habitat, but I was wondering if the 20$ it costs to get certified goes into the pocket of the NWF, or if it was used to help more wildlife. I was also wondering the same thing about the 30$ it cost to purchase a sign.

[LSB16]

Thank you for educating people about providing a suitable wildlife habitat. I plan to get our yard certified, as we have deer, wild turkeys, box turtles, frogs, and other types of wildlife. We were thrilled to see turtle hatchlings on our property recently. We are on the border of the Pine Barrens, which is a truly unique & beautiful habitat. For that reason, we try not to disturb the native plants & wildlife, as we feel it is our duty to help preserve it for future generations.