Comments on: How to Turn Your Yard Into a Wildlife Habitat

on 9/30/2008 My yard is certified by the NWF as well. We have deer, bear, possums, frogs, raccoons, and groundhogs. We also have an acre, largely wooded. It's a great program.

on 9/19/2008 My yard is also certified by the NWF. The project can be as simple or as complicated as you like! I started with a small pond, bird houses, and a few inexpensive shrubs. A few years later, we now have three ponds, three water bubblers (which the birds love!), feeders, a small stream, and wildlife-attracting perennials and annuals, all in a 44' wide, 144' long property. If you have kids, a little homemade bubbler (which solves the fear of drowning and ponds for the little ones) with some plants and shrubs is a great weekend project. We have been delighted to watch frogs, turtles, a wide variety of birds and, yes, a few snakes, visit our little oasis. It's worth the time!

on 8/15/2007 My backyard is certified by the NWF. I found that I already had some elements with a tree line. Then I simply added some bird baths, native plants to my yard gradually (they can be expensive), and a brush pile. Viola! Nice article.