What Can You Do?

A healthy habitat enhances quality of life for all.

Creating a backyard wildlife sanctuary is a great start. It is easy and you may already have what it takes! All you need is one item from each category:

Food:
Seeds and berries from trees and shrubs
Nectar and pollen from flowers
Supplemental feeders

Water:
A birdbath, shallow dish, water feature
Pond, stream, wetland, lakeshore

Shelter:
Brush or rock pile
Dense shrubs and vegetation
Tall and short trees

Places for nesting & raising young:
Evergreen, deciduous trees & shrubs
Nesting boxes
Ponds

Certify your Backyard Habitat with National Wildlife Federation by calling 1-800-822-9919 or certify online at Backyard Wildlife Habitat,
or
Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife Backyard Habitat Packets are available online at Backyard Wildlife Habitat Packets.