As a nature and animal lover, I’m always looking for simple things that I can personally do to help our environment and our threatened wild animals, and to help preserve at least a tiny bit of Nature for future generations to come.

One thing that I’ve been able to do quite easily is to re-focus my gardening efforts with both nature and wild animals in mind.  And I got the idea from the National Wildlife Federation and their current Backyard Wildlife Habitat campaign.

So far, over 70,000 Americans have signed on, and maybe you’d like to as well. 

It’s very simple; it’s ecologically sound; and it’s actually a wonderful way to introduce today’s children to the many wonders of nature:

Watching wildlife in action can be fun and relaxing for everyone, of all ages. Your backyard habitat will soon attract beautiful songbirds, butterflies, frogs, and other fascinating wildlife for viewing from your very own picture window or cozy little porch.

Replacing grass lawns with native wildflowers, shrubs, and trees increases the beauty of your property, and also provides a much needed nurturing refuge for wildlife.

Restoring natural habitats where modern day commercial and residential development have degraded natural ecosystems can be your small way of giving back to wildlife.

Simple gardening practices that help wildlife, like reducing the use of noxious chemicals and pesticides, conserving energy and water, and composting, also help to improve our air, water, and soil quality.

Gardening with wildlife in mind can help you share your love of nature with your neighbors and also help get them involved in creating homes for wildlife.

All species of wildlife today need three basic things to survive:  Food, Water, and Cover – and simple gardening techniques with wildlife and nature in mind can truly provide all three.

To learn more about how you can get involved, please visit the National Wildlife Federation website listed below.

Future generations of children, nature lovers, and animals will thank you for it.