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Garden Gate:  Anyone Doing an NWF Certified Wildlife Habitat?  |
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countrykatgirly
True Blue Farmgirl
186 Posts
Hallie
Jordan
NY
USA
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Noreen
True Blue Farmgirl
110 Posts
Noreen
Essex Junction
Vermont
USA
110 Posts |
 Posted - Nov 03 2009 : 12:18:46 PM
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I have been wanting to do this for years. We live in the woods and it would probably be easy to do. I just need a kick in the pants.........have you started working on it yet?
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1badmamawolf
True Blue Farmgirl
2199 Posts
Teresa
"Bent Fence Farms"
Ca
USA
2199 Posts |
Posted - Nov 03 2009 : 1:31:27 PM
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My property is certified, has been for many years now. I live in the high desert of So. Cal., and I have alot of wildlife includeing Great Horned Owls, burrowing owls, mojave ground squierrls(which i don't like much), coyotes, bobcats, 1 time a Mt Lion, hummers( several differant varietys, including a Allen hummer which should not be here), kangaroo rats, many differant kinds of snakes and lizards, toads, badger, kit fox, hawks and falcons. I provide natural water holes, areas they can hide, den and burrow. Sionce I use no chemicals of anykind on my place, they are safe from that.
"Treat the earth well, it was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children" |
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4HMom
True Blue Farmgirl
720 Posts
Kelly
Montana
720 Posts |
Posted - Nov 03 2009 : 1:42:46 PM
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Our property has been certified for a number of years too. It wasn't as challenging for us since we live outside of the city, but I know people who've been able to certify their urban yards too. We have lots of wildlife...some in common with Teresa, some not. I love the fact that we have amphibians (frogs, toads, and salamanders) because they're so sensitive to toxins that if they're here, it means that the chemical free enviornment we're providing is safe for them.
"Be the change you want to see in the world" -Gandhi |
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1badmamawolf
True Blue Farmgirl
2199 Posts
Teresa
"Bent Fence Farms"
Ca
USA
2199 Posts |
Posted - Nov 03 2009 : 4:21:43 PM
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Kelly, I love salamanders, they are so neat, had them around as a kid in Missouri growing up, miss them.
"Treat the earth well, it was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children" |
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Marybeth
True Blue Farmgirl
6418 Posts
Mary Beth
Stanwood
Wa 98292
USA
6418 Posts |
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4HMom
True Blue Farmgirl
720 Posts
Kelly
Montana
720 Posts |
Posted - Nov 03 2009 : 8:47:00 PM
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Mary Beth, I want one for outside too, but can't quite come up with the cash for it :) Teresa, I suppose the high desert isn't wet enough for salamander, huh?
"Be the change you want to see in the world" -Gandhi |
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Marybeth
True Blue Farmgirl
6418 Posts
Mary Beth
Stanwood
Wa 98292
USA
6418 Posts |
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1badmamawolf
True Blue Farmgirl
2199 Posts
Teresa
"Bent Fence Farms"
Ca
USA
2199 Posts |
Posted - Nov 04 2009 : 07:53:55 AM
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Kelly, Unfortunatly we are too dry for salamanders to establish themselves here, there are natural waterways, but they are small and in drought times, like now, completly dry up in the summer. We do have a couple of marsh type ponds that attract migrateing water fowl in the early spring and late fall,which is really nice to go see.
"Treat the earth well, it was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children" |
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countrykatgirly
True Blue Farmgirl
186 Posts
Hallie
Jordan
NY
USA
186 Posts |
Posted - Nov 04 2009 : 08:04:48 AM
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I was already doing a lot of the things needed, like compost and water-wise gardening. Some of the other things are proving harder as we rent our lot and so are limited in what we can do. SO what DO the signs cost?
**Farmgirl Sister #622**
“It is the sweet, simple things of life which are the real ones after all.”
--Laura Ingalls Wilder
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Edited by - countrykatgirly on Nov 04 2009 08:06:27 AM |
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Marybeth
True Blue Farmgirl
6418 Posts
Mary Beth
Stanwood
Wa 98292
USA
6418 Posts |
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
3775 Posts
sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
3775 Posts |
Posted - Nov 04 2009 : 8:19:19 PM
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| thanks for the great link. i have been doing all the things needed but had not gotten certified. now i will get it done. saving all the little creatures moved out by urban growth is a good thing. thanks sherrye |
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Mary Ann Newcomer
Farmgirl in Training
44 Posts
Mary Ann
Boise
ID
USA
44 Posts |
Posted - Nov 09 2009 : 10:50:03 AM
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I've been certified for a couple of years (some of my friends would say I am certifiable). Each year I try to do at least one more thing to improve the habitat at Ranch du Bois.
Farmgirl w/a city garden, Dirt Diva on the radio. Sister chick #246
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boone girl
Farmgirl in Training
17 Posts
aimee
Boone
nc
USA
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Posted - Nov 10 2009 : 5:31:33 PM
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I am not certified but I have worked with the NC Wildlife Federation as a Conservation Chair! I am an animal keeper at Grandfather Mtn in Western NC. I do everything that would qualify but still need to add a few things. We are working with the extension office here locally with rain gardens and stormwater run off wetlands. I have enjoyed working with this cause so much!
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Woodswoman
True Blue Farmgirl
512 Posts
Jennifer
Altamont
NY
USA
512 Posts |
Posted - Nov 13 2009 : 4:42:05 PM
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Yep, I've got mine!!
Jennifer
Farmgirl Sister #104
"Nature brings to every time and season some beauties of its own".
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LisaH
Farmgirl in Training
39 Posts
Lisa
Granger
IN
USA
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Posted - Nov 19 2009 : 6:40:09 PM
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I'm an NWF member and have been working toward getting our yard certified. I'm pleased to say that I'm very close now. Just a couple of things to work on and I should be good to go. I love watching the variety of birds that come in each season. Some stay all year but many just stop over for a quick bite on their way north or south depending on the season. My in-laws have an awesome picture of a peregrine falcon sitting in their tree looking for dinner. These birds have just recently been re-introduced to our area. They are awesome to see in person. My only problem is keeping the squirrels and the raccoons out of my feeders. I've tried everything but since I'm surrounded by trees I think it is hopeless.
Lisa
An Indiana Suburban Farmgirl |
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countrykatgirly
True Blue Farmgirl
186 Posts
Hallie
Jordan
NY
USA
186 Posts |
Posted - Nov 20 2009 : 03:36:31 AM
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Originally posted by Mary Ann Newcomer
I've been certified for a couple of years (some of my friends would say I am certifiable). Each year I try to do at least one more thing to improve the habitat at Ranch du Bois.
Farmgirl w/a city garden, Dirt Diva on the radio. Sister chick #246
www.idahogardener.com
ROFL, my family would say I was, too. We say this is the cat ranch, here.
**Farmgirl Sister #622**
“It is the sweet, simple things of life which are the real ones after all.”
--Laura Ingalls Wilder
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countrykatgirly
True Blue Farmgirl
186 Posts
Hallie
Jordan
NY
USA
186 Posts |
Posted - Nov 20 2009 : 03:41:59 AM
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Originally posted by sherrye
thanks for the great link. i have been doing all the things needed but had not gotten certified. now i will get it done. saving all the little creatures moved out by urban growth is a good thing. thanks sherrye
I know, and around here it's always another strip mall or medical office building. I saw another one going up just north of us a few blocks.  We are also feeding some homeless kitties, too, now. My big fear is that one of these farmers will sell out and a developer will wipe out this big field across from the street to the east. That's where all the squirrels, coons, and Canadian geese feed.
**Farmgirl Sister #622**
“It is the sweet, simple things of life which are the real ones after all.”
--Laura Ingalls Wilder
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countrykatgirly
True Blue Farmgirl
186 Posts
Hallie
Jordan
NY
USA
186 Posts |
Posted - Nov 20 2009 : 03:43:01 AM
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Originally posted by boone girl
I am not certified but I have worked with the NC Wildlife Federation as a Conservation Chair! I am an animal keeper at Grandfather Mtn in Western NC. I do everything that would qualify but still need to add a few things. We are working with the extension office here locally with rain gardens and stormwater run off wetlands. I have enjoyed working with this cause so much!
Boone Girl
Wow, that is so neat! Would love to hear about your progress.
**Farmgirl Sister #622**
“It is the sweet, simple things of life which are the real ones after all.”
--Laura Ingalls Wilder
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countrykatgirly
True Blue Farmgirl
186 Posts
Hallie
Jordan
NY
USA
186 Posts |
Posted - Nov 20 2009 : 03:45:25 AM
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Originally posted by 1badmamawolf
My property is certified, has been for many years now. I live in the high desert of So. Cal., and I have alot of wildlife includeing Great Horned Owls, burrowing owls, mojave ground squierrls(which i don't like much), coyotes, bobcats, 1 time a Mt Lion, hummers( several differant varietys, including a Allen hummer which should not be here), kangaroo rats, many differant kinds of snakes and lizards, toads, badger, kit fox, hawks and falcons. I provide natural water holes, areas they can hide, den and burrow. Sionce I use no chemicals of anykind on my place, they are safe from that.
"Treat the earth well, it was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children"
I just found out recently that my aunt, who lives near Redlands, has her place certified. How exciting it would be to see so much wildlife!
**Farmgirl Sister #622**
“It is the sweet, simple things of life which are the real ones after all.”
--Laura Ingalls Wilder
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countrykatgirly
True Blue Farmgirl
186 Posts
Hallie
Jordan
NY
USA
186 Posts |
Posted - Nov 20 2009 : 03:48:08 AM
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Originally posted by 1badmamawolf
Kelly, Unfortunatly we are too dry for salamanders to establish themselves here, there are natural waterways, but they are small and in drought times, like now, completly dry up in the summer. We do have a couple of marsh type ponds that attract migrateing water fowl in the early spring and late fall,which is really nice to go see.
"Treat the earth well, it was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children"
We used to have salamanders sometimes in my childhood home, a very old farmhouse. They would crawl in through a crack down in the basement, I guess. You'd see them sunning themselves on the dryer now and again, LOL. I always thought it was cool.
**Farmgirl Sister #622**
“It is the sweet, simple things of life which are the real ones after all.”
--Laura Ingalls Wilder
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NancyM
True Blue Farmgirl
113 Posts
Nancy
Fall City
WA
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Posted - Nov 20 2009 : 10:09:51 PM
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We did the certification in 2004. The state of Washington also has a certification program. It's brought out some nice questions from visitors which lead to discussions about animals and habitat. Hopefully I've helped to educate a few people!
Nancy
Farmgirl Sister #159 |
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sonshine4u
Chapter Guru
1205 Posts
April
New Prague
MN
USA
1205 Posts |
Posted - Dec 10 2009 : 1:48:34 PM
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I just looked up all the things to do for certification and I think we only need to work on a few more things to be well on our way towards it! We live in the 'burbs and have had lots of birds this year with all our sunflowers. The yard was just full of them one day! It was so neat to see so many varieties all at once! We had a family of bunnies in our yard too, which was good and bad as they enjoyed my carrot tops in my garden! Felt a little like Mr. McGregor! Loads of squirrels and chipmunks. A new addition this year was a family of mice. I think it was due to our new compost pile and not enough dry material on top of all the veggie scraps! I have mixed emotions about this one! While mice are a great meal for some other wildlife, they are not welcome in my house! So far, so good! Thanks for the link and the inspiration!
Playing in the Sonshine
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Madgardener
True Blue Farmgirl
77 Posts
Janet
Oldsmar
Fl
USA
77 Posts |
Posted - Dec 15 2009 : 2:18:44 PM
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 We have been a Wild Life Habitat for over two years and have the sign posted in the yard.. Nesting Blue Birds. Cardinal's, tons of Humming Birds this summer, here is the short list. Wood Cuck his photo is on the web site, skunks, rabbits, red fox. We have nesting boxes everywhere, feeders, birdbaths on 3 plus acres..
Madgardener # 697 Janet...
www.Phoenixfarm.biz Photos
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countrykatgirly
True Blue Farmgirl
186 Posts
Hallie
Jordan
NY
USA
186 Posts |
Posted - Dec 22 2009 : 09:57:49 AM
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Madgardener, that is so awesome! (So are your photos, BTW!)
**Farmgirl Sister #622**
“It is the sweet, simple things of life which are the real ones after all.”
--Laura Ingalls Wilder
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Edited by - countrykatgirly on Dec 22 2009 09:58:29 AM |
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countrykatgirly
True Blue Farmgirl
186 Posts
Hallie
Jordan
NY
USA
186 Posts |
Posted - Dec 22 2009 : 10:00:37 AM
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Originally posted by sonshine4u
I just looked up all the things to do for certification and I think we only need to work on a few more things to be well on our way towards it! We live in the 'burbs and have had lots of birds this year with all our sunflowers. The yard was just full of them one day! It was so neat to see so many varieties all at once! We had a family of bunnies in our yard too, which was good and bad as they enjoyed my carrot tops in my garden! Felt a little like Mr. McGregor! Loads of squirrels and chipmunks. A new addition this year was a family of mice. I think it was due to our new compost pile and not enough dry material on top of all the veggie scraps! I have mixed emotions about this one! While mice are a great meal for some other wildlife, they are not welcome in my house! So far, so good! Thanks for the link and the inspiration!
Playing in the Sonshine
http://www.homesteadblogger.com/sonshine4u
I would love to see photos of all those sunflowers! They are one of my favorite flowers.
**Farmgirl Sister #622**
“It is the sweet, simple things of life which are the real ones after all.”
--Laura Ingalls Wilder
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Garden Gate: Anyone Doing an NWF Certified Wildlife Habitat? |
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