Garden Habitats

Little Green Thumbs: Gardening with MLK Jr. Elementary

 |  Sep 14, 2009

Would you rather stay in the office on a Friday or join a fun bunch of elementary school students in planting flowers? The choice was easy for me! As part … Read more

Brief TV Profile of Wildlife Gardener And Her Terrific Garden

 |  Jul 16, 2009

In a KLRU TV short, Elayne Langsford, from central Texas, shows us her beautiful and peaceful garden and how NWF’s Certified Wildlife Habitat® programs contribute to a better life for her, … Read more

Got a Story?

 |  Jun 19, 2009

Have you noticed climate change in your backyard? Quick– before you head out to enjoy what I hope is a sunny and beautiful weekend for you and your family– Today … Read more

Meet Mat Paulson – Community Leader and Wildlife Gardener

 |  Apr 1, 2009

Having a Certified Wildlife Habitat can be a commitment. However– through NWF's habitat program we have had the opportunity to work with some incredible community leaders and volunteers. Mat Paulson, … Read more

Great Video About Creating Wildlife Habitat and Gardening Green With NWF

 |  Oct 17, 2008

Roxanne Paul, the National Wildlife Federation’s Habitats Program Coordinator, was caught on tape for a great interview about NWF’s Certified Wildlife Habitat® program. She was on location at the U.S. … Read more

Seven Tips for Bird Feeding on a Budget

 |  Jun 11, 2008

It’s no secret that the economy has slowed down in recently months.  Gas and grocery prices are up, and we’re all looking for ways to save a buck. So what’s … Read more

How to be an Organic Gardener

 |  Apr 2, 2008

I recently moved into a new house, and I now have a glorious backyard that’s lush, green and full of (wild)life. I have never had a green thumb (though the … Read more

Create a Bird-Friendly Habitat

 |  Feb 11, 2008

Here are a few tips for attracting birds to your garden: Provide water year-round – A simple birdbath is a great start. Change water every 2-3 days in summer and … Read more

Honey Bees: What’s the Buzz About?

 |  May 18, 2007

My first encounter with a bee probably went along the same lines as the majority of people’s encounters: the buzz, the flash of yellow and black and then the painful … Read more

Gardener’s Guide to Global Warming

 |  May 1, 2007

The National Wildlife Federation has just released a comprehensive Gardener’s Guide to Global Warming. Below, I’ve linked to some of the highlights of the report as well as a few useful … Read more