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One of the goals that the Yellow Springs Environmental Commission proposed for 2020 is to launch a Village-wide Wildlife Habitat Certification through the National Wildlife Federation. The official launch has been delayed due to the corona virus but individuals and families who are interested in staying safe, getting outside and working to welcome birds, bees and butterflies into their yards can get started right now! This FB site has been created to support that effort and provide information on certification, native plants, pesticide free practices, links to wildlife garden resources and we invite everyone to share their wildlife garden projects. We are just getting started so check back in with your thoughts and efforts as we embark on the Village Wildlife Habitat certification!

Great article on the progress of the Village-wide Wildlife Habitat certification!

Article announcing the NWF community habitat certification of Yellow Springs with 2021 celebration and Earth Week activities

Interview with Catherine Zimmerman re: the certification effort of the Village of Yellow Springs.

Interview re: the benefit of native plants and community native plant sale with local NWF Habitat Certification partners

Article by Catherine Zimmerman announcing the launching of the Down to Earth column in the Yellow Springs News

Info re: Yellow Springs Mayor's Monarch Pledge

Find the most productive native plants with the Tallamy and National Wildlife Federation’s plant finder too. Search by zip code to find plants that host the highest numbers of butterflies and moths to feed birds and other wildlife where you live.

Use this interactive map to find native plant nurseries in your state.

Beyond Pesticides provides the public with useful information on pesticides and alternatives to their use. With this information, people can and do protect themselves and the environment from the potential adverse public health and environmental effects associated with the use and misuse of pesticides.

Ohio Native Plant Month is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation. Our goals include: Working to pass legislation designating the month of April as Ohio Native Plant Month. Accomplished: July 18, 2019 Educating the public about the importance of native plants as food to all wildlife. Facilitating communication across the State of Ohio supporting all native plant activities and events. Providing information on where to buy native plants in Ohio. Supporting the nursery industry in Ohio by promoting the sale of native plants.

The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation is an international nonprofit organization that protects the natural world through the conservation of invertebrates and their habitats. As a science-based organization, we both conduct our own research and rely upon the most up-to-date information to guide our conservation work. Our key program areas are: pollinator conservation, endangered species conservation, and reducing pesticide use and impacts.

Our mission is to preserve agricultural land, natural areas, water resources, and historic sites in voluntary cooperation with landowners. We also educate the public about permanent land preservation.

Environmental education and ecological stewardship, located in Yellow Springs, Ohio

The Arthur Morgan Institute for Community Solutions seeks to educate people around the world about ways to make their communities more resilient, vital, and capable of withstanding dramatic shifts due to climate and economic disruptions. Agraria is a regenerative farming project of Community Solutions and is Ohio’s first Center for Regenerative Agriculture located in Yellow Springs, Ohio, where we do research and education about regenerative land use that supports the expansion of our regional food system and serves as a platform for building community resilience.