How Do I Do This ?


Yard 'before'	Yard 'after'

Below are a number of Ohio-specific handouts with information & tips to help you invite nature to your yard.

Start Your Ohio Dream Yard	Environmentally Friendly Lawn And Garden Care
Attract Hummingbirds to your Ohio yard	Fall Yard Care That's Nature Friendly
Attract Butterflies to your Ohio yard	Remove Grass Easily
Attract Native Songbirds to your Ohio yard	Some Ohio Native Plant Sources
Attract (gentle) Native Bees to your Ohio Yard	Butterfly Quick Start
Build A Butterfly Log Cabin	Shade Plant Listing

Once you've made some changes, you can apply for habitat certification on-line or by mail.

Online Habitat Certification

This link also includes a PDF printable application form for mailing if you prefer that method. Of course, your yard doesn't need to look like a ‘nature preserve' in order to be certified. Just check off the right number of nature friendly items in each of the categories -- it's quick & easy.

The Fine Print:

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