Creating wildlife habitat in your landscape has many benefits —for you, your community, and wildlife.
Benefits to You and Your Community
- Surround yourself with the natural beauty of plants and animals
- Create a connection to the natural world
- Enjoy opportunities for fascinating wildlife-watching
- Preserve natural heritage
- Tune into changes throughout the day and across the seasons
- Build community connections by working together to create habitat, learn about wildlife, and share opportunities to make interesting observations
- Know that by working together, you are connecting islands of habitat that can support wildlife populations
Benefits to Wildlife
With wild, natural habitats disappearing at an alarming rate, native plants in your landscape can provide both food and cover, creating an oasis for wildlife to thrive. With the right variety of plants, you can provide:- Protective cover for many animals.
- Seeds, nuts, and fruits for squirrels and other small mammals.
- Seeds, fruits, and insects for native and migratory birds.
- Nectar for hummingbirds and butterflies.
- Larval host plants for butterfly caterpillars.
