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Backyard Wildlife Habitat Click to Enlarge Image Your yard may be home to 15 migratory birds, 20 native plant species, five kinds of butterflies, and enough wildlife to make you think you are on a safari. This isn't your yard, you say? Well it could be. It's easy, and it doesn't matter where you live or even how much space you have. The Backyard Wildlife Habitat™ program, conducted through a partnership between the Delaware Nature Society and the National Wildlife Federation, provides official certification for properties that meet four criteria necessary for wildlife habitat: food, water, cover, and places for wildlife to raise young. Property owners also implement resource conservation practices. Resources: How to Certify Your Backyard Coastal Plain & Piedmont Native Plants Native Plants for Birds DNS Native Plant Sale Delaware Native Plant Society Useful Links Gardening, wildlife, plant identification and more As the state's affiliate for the National Wildlife Federation, the Delaware Nature Society offers the Backyard Wildlife Habitat™ program in partnership with: Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) Gateway Garden Center Other Plant Resources: The Delaware Nature Society is an affiliate organization of the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, headquartered in Austin, Texas. Click here for more information. Through the program, you can receive FREE technical assistance from Delaware Nature Society Habitat Stewards to help evaluate your property and find ways to attract wildlife and help water quality. Why create a Backyard Wildlife Habitat? Improve water quality Help biodiversity conservation Save money Read More... Take the Next Step! Certifying your landscape is easy -- find out how. Help others! Be a Backyard Habitat Steward By fostering a sense of ecological awareness and responsibility in children and adults alike, Habitat Stewards make a difference in Delaware. Mentors in the community, Habitat Stewards assist their friends and neighbors with the creation and restoration of landscapes that are both wildlife-friendly and good for the environment. Read More... Other Related Programs Delaware Stream Watch Smartyards © 2005 Delaware Nature Society