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06/14/2007 04:52:48 PM · #1 |
| Got my certificate from the National Wildlife Federation today certifying my yard as a wildlife habitat. I got a kick out of filling out the application a week or so ago and realizing we are WAY more than minimally qualified, and they didn't even ask me to list all the critters I find in my yard. An official sign is on the way that I can post, and then I can tell all the neighbors that the "weeds" in my yard are merely more diverse habitat :-))) This is great! Should've thought of this years ago and saved myself many hours of yardwork. |
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06/14/2007 04:57:12 PM · #2 |
| Until the day comes when you want to build a garden shed and discover you have encroached upon the diminished habitat of the three toed garden snail. You'll find your back yard filled with "Snail Huggers and Earth Muffins" galore. Should have done that to your neighbors yard before they put in the dog run you soooo hate. ;-) |
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06/14/2007 05:04:35 PM · #3 |
| So what do you get from the NWF? A sign and a certificate? Is that it or am I missing something? |
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06/14/2007 05:16:17 PM · #4 |
No, that's pretty much it. Well, a year's worth of their magazine, but one does pay a fee to get certified which I suspect is just about equal to the subscription cost. And I could fill out a form and they'll issue a press release on my behalf, but, um, I don't really want to.
And if I find a rare three-toed (TOED?) garden snail I will be sure to photograph it! |
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06/14/2007 05:17:30 PM · #5 |
In late 1973 or early 74, I had my old home in Pueblo West, Colorado certified. It is certification No. 70, I knew the first director of the certification program from working with NWF in Estes Park, and was one of the first backyard habitaters. That yard was totally prairie habitat with nearest neighbor 200 yds. and now its completely urban. But has a bird list for the yard is over 200 species. No more Coyotes, Swift Foxes, rattlesnakes, meadowlarks, and other prairie species. But now Eurasian Collared Doves, Blue Jays, Robins, and other urban species. My nephew still lives there.
It is a great program and has evolved into even better things since the 70s.
Just a certificate to my knowledge.
Van |
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06/14/2007 05:41:59 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by MaryO:
And if I find a rare three-toed (TOED?) garden snail I will be sure to photograph it! |
Maybeit'll be a three-toed toad instead.
Anyhow, nice that you are interested in wildlife habitat, and environment. Sounds like a good way to support the organization. |
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