Learn about habitat gardening
- Wild Ones - a non-profit organization with a mission to educate and share information with members and community at the "plant-roots" level and to promote biodiversity and environmentally sound practices. We are a diverse membership interested in landscaping using native species in developing plant communities. Besides the Habitat Gardening in Central New York Wild Ones chapter, there are many local chapters throughout the country. If there isn't one in your area, why not start one!
- National Wildlife Federation's Gardening for Wildlife: There's a lot of basic and more advanced practical information available on the requirements for a backyard wildlife habitat. You can apply for certification and, when certified, can purchase an attractive metal sign designating your backyard as an official habitat.
- The National Audubon Society's Audubon at Home website has other good resources on the menu on the left on Reducing Pesticides, Increasing Backyard Diversity, Rethinking Your Lawn, and a number of articles in Learning How to Garden for Birds and Wildlife (reprints from Audubon magazine).
- Audubon at Home in Seattle: Gardening for Life - An Inspirational Guide to Creating Healthy Habitat is a great resource (almost a book!) that's free on the web. Even though it's about Seattle, most of the principles discussed apply anywhere. Some good information on advocacy and action, too.
- Audubon at Home: What is a Healthy Yard?
- Audubon at Home: An Invitation to a Healthy Neighborhood
- The US Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service has some useful materials on a variety of topics. You can order an attractive booklet on Backyard Conservation as well as some brochures.
- Bayscapes: Homeowners' Guide to Designing Your Property
- Bayscapes for Wildlife Habitat
- BayScaping for the Long Term - A Homeowner's Guide
- BRASH principles: Grow It, Don't Mow It - html version or pdf version
- Natural Landscaping - by local landscaper Jim Engel, White Oak Nursery
- The National Audubon Society's Audubon at Home
- Why a Backyard Habitat - Maine Cooperative Extension
- Components of a Backyard Habitat - Maine Cooperative Extension
- Principles for Creating a Backyard Habitat - Maine Cooperative Extension
- Planning a Backyard Wildlife Habitat - Maine Cooperative Extension