Elements

Does your habitat provide at least three (3) food sources for wildlife?

Examples:

• Native plants that offer seeds, berries, nuts or nectar
• Healthy insect population
• Supplemental bird feeders

Does your habitat provide at least one (1) water source for wildlife?

Examples:

• Birdbath
• Water garden
• Water dish
• Natural steam or pond

Does your habitat provide at least two (2) sources of cover for wildlife?

Examples:

• Dense vegetation
• Brush or rock pile
• Bat house
• Roosting box

Does your habitat provide at least two (2) places where wildlife can raise their young?

Examples:

• Trees and shrubs
• Caterpillar host plants
• Pond for amphibians
• Bird nesting boxes

Do you employ at least two (2) practices from the sustainable gardening categories?

Category: Soil and water conservation

Examples:

• Limit water use
• Compost
• Mulch
• Reduce lawn and pavement
• Use soaker hose
• Install rain garden

Do you employ at least two (2) practices from the sustainable gardening categories?

Category: Controlling invasive exotic species

Examples:

• Use native plants
• Remove invasive exotic plants
• Keep cats indoors

Do you employ at least two (2) practices from the sustainable gardening categories?

Category: Organic practices

Examples:

• Eliminate chemical pesticides and fertilizers
• Attract beneficial insects