Leave the Leaves (NC Wildlife Federation)

Posted in: Madison Park
 
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Leave the Leaves for Wildlife

Martin,

Leaves are starting to change color and begin to fall to the ground. Did you know that leaving the leaves in your yard or garden not only saves you time and energy but also benefits wildlife?

Here are a few good reasons to put down the rake:

  • Provide habitat for wildlife: frogs, turtles, and salamanders rely on fallen leaves to provide cover and hibernation places; many moth and butterfly caterpillars overwinter in fallen leaves before emerging in spring
  • Provide food for wildlife: creatures like earthworms and millipedes reside in and decompose leaf litter, and also are themselves a source of food for bigger wildlife like birds and toads
  • Increase fertility of your soil: as the leaves decompose, nutrients are added to your soil, and also allows for greater water retention

When you certify your yard, you’ll join over 252,000 gardeners across America who provide safe places for wildlife like birds to thrive.

Learn more and certify your garden today!

Thank you for all you do for wildlife.

   

David Mizejewski
NWF Naturalist

P.S. Your $20 application fee will help further protect and restore key habitat for bees, butterflies, birds, amphibians, and other wildlife nationwide.

Benefits of Certification

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LIMITED TIME OFFER:
- The National Wildlife Federation crossbody bag, our FREE gift to you!*
- Personalized Certified Wildlife Habitat
- One year membership to NWF**
- One year subscription to National Wildlife magazine
- Monthly Garden for Wildlife e-newsletter
- 10% off the NWF catalog

 
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Certified Wildlife Habitat® Plaque
Once you are certified, help neighbors (and wildlife!) easily recognize your yard as animal-friendly with this stylish sign.

Made from rust-free recycled cast aluminum, this durable 8"x14" sign is available for wall ($89) or lawn mounting ($99). When you certify, select the lawn or wall plaque bundle at checkout.

*While supplies last. Substitutions may apply. Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery.
**Excludes Schoolyard Habitat certifications.

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