Wild About Nature? Get Your Yard Certified

The North American bird population has decreased by 2.9 billion breeding adults, a net loss of 29% over the last half century.* Scientists have identified habitat loss as the biggest reason for this decline.  Wild Birds Unlimited is proud to be the Champion for the National Wildlife Federation Certified Wildlife Habitat program, whose goal is to inspire everyone to create habitat for wildlife in their yard. 

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.  Certify your space to show your commitment to wildlife.  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.

Click a picture below to learn more about each element of a Certified Wildlife Habitat

The Certified Bird Feeding Specialists at Wild Birds Unlimited are ready to help you get started! Visit your local Wild Birds Unlimited for more information and resources.

*https://www.3billionbirds.org/findings