Are you Certifiable?

Aw, come on! I don't mean it like that! I mean your backyard. I know a few of my readers have a lot of visitors in their yards and that is just what the National Wildlife Federation is looking for. NWF is having a drive to certify 150,000 yards this weekend. As an added incentive, by applying for certification you get:

• A personalized certificate that recognizes your NWF Certified Wildlife Habitat™.
• A free NWF membership which includes a full year's subscription to the award-winning National Wildlife® magazine and 10% off all NWF catalog purchases.
• A free subscription to the quarterly e-newsletter, Habitats, full of insightful tips and information on gardening and attracting wildlife year after year.
• Your name listed in NWF's National registry of certified habitats...to recognize all you've done for wildlife.

There are some requirements you will need to fulfill to make sure your backyard or garden is eligible so visit the Garden for Wildlife page to find out more. The page is also full of information on how to start a wildlife garden. It would be a great way to commemorate National Day of Service and Remembrance by providing habitat for many animals that are so threatened and by helping to beautify your neighborhood.