Learn about National Wildlife Federation’s Backyard Habitat program, information maintained by volunteers who believe in the benefits nature adds to our lives.
- Invite nature of all kinds to share your yard
- Reduce chemical and rainfall runoff - help improve water quality
- Help the environment
- Save on energy costs
- Do your part to counter effects of Urban prawl
- Add science & entertainment value for children & family members of all ages
- Make a homes for butterflies, songbirds & more
Request the free monthly Nature Scoop email to stay current on “what to do in your garden,” nature events and more.
Certify your own yard as a habitat, apply online: Certify My Yard
The application is easy & quick to complete. Be sure to order a Certified Habitat sign – it really makes a difference! Let neighbors and others know why you have features in your yard.
Many materials on this site are targeted specifically for Central Ohio, though they can apply to areas with similar climate & soil conditions. Where native plant species are mentioned, they are often adapted to local Ohio conditions, including:
- Clay soil with rock, left by the last glacier
- Reduce chemical and rainfall runoff - help improve water quality
