Everyone can help the environment and wildlife in their own backyard or balcony! The Backyard Wildlife Habitat program helps you take easy steps to support wildlife with your very own plot of land.

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1) Assess your habitat First, identify the habitat elements that already exist in your yard or garden. You may already be providing some habitat for wildlife! 2) Provide the four basic elements All species have four basic requirements for survival. These are Food, Water, Cover, and Places to Raise Young. 3) Conserve resources Conserving resources helps wildlife in your own yard and improves your community's environment. 4) Get Certified! Encourage others to participate, become a habitat steward, and get more involved in the program! How Green is Your Garden? Visit Now! Submitted by: allanzodiac Winterize Your Wildlife Habitat Looking for a way to help wildlife during the winter season? Here you'll find tips based on where you live. Northwestern U.S. Colorado, Nebraska and Kansas California, Nevada and Arizona Iowa and Missouri Alaska The Great Lakes The Northern Rockies The Gulf States The Southeast The Mid-Atlantic States The Northeast Click here for tips Click here for last week's activity