Useful tips from fellow gardeners on creating a backyard haven for wildlife. Read more
Garden Habitats
Attract These 4 Birds to Control Garden Pests
Find out how to attract birds to your backyard to keep bugs at bay. Read more
Six of the Sexiest “Vegetarians” in Your Backyard
Enjoy these plant-eating beauties found in backyards across the nation. Read more
Girl Power + 650 Plants + Great Partners = More Wildlife Habitat
Dozens of Girl Scout troop leaders, Verizon and Liberty Mutual employee volunteers, Certified Wildlife Habitat Owners, NWF staff, and what felt like a zillion girl scouts made my last weekend a … Read more
Tom Petty was Right… the Waiting Really is the Hardest Part: An Urban Garden Update
In February, I conquered my fear of the gardening world, and began building my own urban garden. With Urban Organic Gardening expert Mike Lieberman at my side and encouraging me that “you … Read more
NWF on Dr. Oz Show’s “Dream Team”
Today National Wildlife Federation had our first appearance on the Dr. Oz Show. The show theme was “surviving summer” and as NWF Naturalist I joined Dr. Oz’s “Dream … Read more
Monte Sano, Huntsville, Alabama celebrates Community Wildlife Habitat Certification
It seemed only appropriate that the community of Monte Sano in Huntsville, Alabama chose Earth Day to celebrate their recent certification as the first National Wildlife Federation Community Wildlife Habitat® in the … Read more
Backyard Wildlife Color of the Week: YELLOW
Enjoy these beautiful photos of backyard wildlife that are all or partially yellow. Read more
Why are Native Plants so Important?
I am often asked why native plants are becoming so popular, and why we’re reading and hearing so much about them these days. I think it’s part of a larger “green movement” that we’re experiencing in our country today. People are becoming more aware and better educated about our environment through organizations like the National Wildlife Federation. There seems to be a sincere desire to live in such a way that our impact on the environment is lessened. Read more
Backyard Wildlife Color of the Week: BLUE
Enjoy these beautiful photos of backyard wildlife that are all or partially blue. Read more
