Hannah Plumpton

Private landowners own 70% of land Most wildlife depend on landowners From balcony to farms Everyone can make a difference

What is needed Food Water Shelter Places to raise their young

Use native plants, shrubs, and trees Native plants are adapted to the area Use plants that provide food for wildlife Nuts, berries, nectar, bird feeders, suet

For drinking, bathing and reproduction Constant supply of water year round Fresh water several times a week in warm weather Birdbath, stream, puddling area, and much more

Thickly canopy shrubs, thickets, and brush piles Bird, bat, butterfly houses Dead trees provide for a variety of species

Place to reproduce, raise young to adulthood Safe from predation and bad weather Is also often doubled as cover Mature tree, nesting boxes, thicket, and snags

Wildlife benefit more from native plants Non-native often out compete native Native plants often require less fertilizers Several wildlife depend on native plants

Decrease erosion by planting shrubs and trees Diverse habitats attracts a wide variety Plants help warm/cool homes Replace carbon dioxide with oxygen

Attractively arranged plants Seeing wildlife up close Good for sketching and photography Enjoying time outside

Choose a site good for wildlife and humans Create a work plan Involve the community Good outdoor learning experience