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Native Plants in Your Backyard Garden

Add beauty and wildlife habitat value to your yard by using native plants! We all know about using feeders to provide food for birds. But did you know that the landscaping choices you make can also provide for birds? And bees, butterflies and other wildlife? There are many great sources for info on native plants. […]

National Wildlife Federation Habitat Stewards Training

Learn How to Become a Habitat Steward Habitat and Wildlife Keepers (HAWK) will host a National Wildlife Federation Habitat Stewards Training. This is a great opportunity for individuals interested in: Learning how to create certified wildlife habitats in different locations The value and benefits of native plants and the disadvantages of non-native invasive ones About our […]

Native Plants are Great Additions to Your Wildlife Habitat

Native Plants are Great Additions to Your Wildlife Habitat Native Plants can provide food, shelter and places to raise young, as well as beauty to your yard. Planting native plants in your yard is an excellent way to increase wildlife habitat and help your local area. But what makes native plants so special? And which plants are “native,” […]