Happy June Capsule readers! Things are heating up here in DC, and for once I really do mean the heat. Yesterday’s 94 degrees tied the record 1991 high at Dulles … Read more
Takoma Park Becomes Maryland’s First Certified Community Wildlife Habitat
On May 22, 2011, I had the pleasure of attending Takoma Park, Maryland’s celebration of their certification as Maryland’s first Certified Community Wildlife Habitat™. The celebration took place at Spring … Read more
Make Your Deck Into A Wildlife Oasis: Three Simple Steps.
Do you live in an urban area or apartment complex? Is there a limit to how much green space there is at your home? No worries. With a little confidence … Read more
The Five Best Ways to Celebrate Love A Tree Day: May 16th
Yes there really is a Love a Tree Day, and National Wildlife Federation can help you celebrate! Love A Tree Day comes on May 16th, right in the middle of … Read more
Taking the “Gardening for Wildlife” Plunge Out West
After two years of having the best weed garden in my neighborhood, I have set out to reclaim our vegetable garden. Apparently previous residents in our home had not only … Read more
The Gift of Gardening
With warmer weather, I have been anxious to spend time in my backyard. It’s that time of year to pull out the shovels, the gardening tools, the dusty bird feeder. … Read more
My Messy Garden: Part 2 – Going to the Nursery
The search for native plants proves challenging. Read more
A Beginner’s Guide to Backyard Bird Feeding
What kind of bird feeder should you get? Where should you put it? What seeds should you provide? Read more
