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Rain gardens
November 14, 2009
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Now that’s practical conservation! Rain gardens for everyone.
Backyard Conservation
February 17, 2009
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Don’t own a farm? You can still create riparian buffers along sensitive habitats adjacent to your yard. Create a Backyard Buffer courtesy of the Wildlife Habitat Council.
Categories: Backyard Wildlife, Buffers & Corridors, Urban conservation
Landscaping with Native Plants
November 17, 2008
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EPA has resources for landscaping with native plants in the Great Lakes states. Good resources for attracting bees and butterfiles to your yard.
Categories: Backyard Wildlife, Birds, Butterflies, Pollinators, Urban conservation
bees, Butterflies, native plants, Pollinators
Plants for Pollinators
October 22, 2008
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The Pollinator Partnership is creating detailed guides for planting and landscaping to support pollinators (bees, butterflies, etc.) in agricultural lands, gardens and backyards. Download a detailed book for each ecological region of the US HERE.
