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Orlando is one of the most visited destinations in the world. With over 68,000,000 visitors a year, we have a unique opportunity to engage our community about wildlife and urban habitat. Mayor Buddy Dyer's Sustainability Initiative, Green Works, is helping Orlando become one of the most environmentally-friendly, economically and socially vibrant communities in the nation. One of the seven focus areas in Green Works is livability, which involves improving the quality of life for our community and creating more vibrant, natural spaces for our residents. The promotion of wildlife and urban wildlife habitats helps create these spaces that everyone can enjoy. Our commitment to becoming a certified NWF Community Wildlife Habitat combined with our pledge to help monarch butterfly populations with the Mayor's Monarch pledge, will once again reaffirm our commitment to becoming one of the most environmentally-friendly communities in the nation.
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North Lauderdale is a 5 square mile City in the heart of Broward County.
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Founded in 1922, Ardentown is located in northern New Castle County, Delaware. It is one of the three single-tax villages – Arden, Ardentown, and Ardencroft – that together are commonly known as The Ardens. With approximately 120 leaseholds and 250 residents, Ardentown is the second oldest of The Ardens. It is also part of the Ardens Historic District, which has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 2003. In Ardentown, we love our trees. Land leases stipulate that trees may not be cut down or removed without written permission from the Trustees. We advise residents to keep trees healthy by cutting ivy, grape vine, or other invasive vines at the base. The communal land of approximately 146 acres in the village is the legal responsibility of three trustees. That includes the land leased to leaseholders for 99 years, the woods, and the greens. The roads and a large tract known as the Sunnyside Nature Reserve are the responsibility of the village’s municipal government. The state Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) considers about 37 acres in our community an important and protected natural area, which contains some of the oldest and largest trees in Delaware.
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The Township of Ewing was officially established in 1834 and today covers an area of 15.6 square miles. The average elevation is 125’. It is in Mercer County, in the heart of central New Jersey, midway between Philadelphia and New York. The Township is approximately 35 miles from Philadelphia and about 60 miles from New York City. It is a first-ring suburb of Trenton, New Jersey’s capital city, directly to its south. The Delaware River forms the western boundary. The town boasts a rich colonial history – George Washington marched his troops through town on his way to his victory in Trenton - commemorated with the Washington Victory Trail. It also has a proud industrial history, including significant contributions to the WWII war effort building fighter planes at the former GM plant on Parkway Ave. Most of the land within the Township is occupied by residential development or industrial or commercial facilities. We have approximately 630 acres of municipal, county and state preserved open space. Township officials are actively engaged in planning for the future with a new town center about to be built at the former GM site. Ewing Township strives to incorporate principles of sustainability in its actions and initiatives to create a community that leaves our town a better place for future generations to come. The community is a very active participant in the Sustainable Jersey program. (www.sustainablejersey.com) and was awarded a Bronze Level Certification in 2013, Silver Level Certification in 2016 and a 2016 Sustainability Champion award in the medium municipality category (population between 5,000 –39,999). The award is for receiving the highest number of points in this population category. The Ewing Township Community Wildlife Team includes members of its Green Team, Environmental Commission, as well as members of the public.
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WITHA consists of 126 homes situated on 85 acres of salt marsh near Savannah, GA. We enjoy the shade and habitat of numerous old pine and oak trees and have access to a deep water creek via a community dock. A newly reconstructed boardwalk (after hurricane Matthew damage) crosses the marsh and a hardwood hammock, ending at a small tributary of Turner Creek. We are about half way between the Bull River and the Wilmington river.
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COLINAS COSTERAS are the coastal hills of the San Francisco Peninsula. This Community Wildlife Habitat encompasses Pacifica (94044) on the western - ocean side; and San Bruno (94066) on the eastern - bay side. MILAGRA (Miracle) RIDGE in Pacifica, CA was chosen as the symbol for environmental conservation in Pacifica & San Bruno because "the miracle of the coastal hills is fog!" Fog = H₂O = The Elixir of Life! VISION of Colinas Costeras is to revere the coastal hills as sacred space so that they can nurture life! MISSION of Colinas Costeras is to advocate, educate, and empower people to build communities, restore native wildlife habitat, respect nature, and minimize our carbon footprint.👣 Certify your property as a Wildlife Habitat today at NWF.org/certify 🌻 Because every property COUNTS! 🦋🐞🐌
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Westerville's heritage dating back to 1809, natural beauty, and careful planning make it a special place to call home. Located in the northeast corner of Ohio's fastest growing region, Westerville is a vital city of 39,000 residents, a leader in job creation, and it is located just 10 miles from the airport and the state capital of Columbus.
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The process of certifying as a National Wildlife Federation Community Wildlife Habitat will result in the creation of habitat gardens throughout the City while elevating citizens’ awareness of their multiple benefits for Denver’s people, wildlife and water. These efforts, spearheaded by the Department of Parks and Recreation, are in partnership with The National Wildlife Federation, Denver Water, Denver Public Schools, Denver Botanic Gardens, the Colorado Wildlife Federation, Denver Audubon, and the Denver Zoo. This coalition is collectively engaging and partnering with residents, businesses, schools and other stakeholders to beautify and enhance the places where Denverites spend most of their time.
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Welcome to Harbor Island! Harbor Island Wildlife Gardens, our certified community wildlife habitat, is a barrier island community encompassing various ecosystems. Situated on 2.5 square miles in South Carolina's Lowcountry you will find a maritime strand which supports 6 wading bird rookeries (nesting areas) for ibis, five heron species, and two species of egret. Listen for songbirds on a stroll in the maritime forest hoping to spot a painted bunting. Nesting osprey pairs provide our first signs of spring. Location at the southern end of the ACE Basin estuarine system provides us with a rich supply of seafood; shrimp, crabs, fish and oysters. Our Atlantic Ocean beach/dune system provides nesting for Wilson's plovers (threatened) and American oystercatchers. Migration roosting and feeding habitat for red knots (endangered) and piping plovers (endangered) is also afforded by our beach. Not to be outdone by our birds, horseshoe crabs lay their eggs here by the thousands! These eggs are a vital food source for the red knots. Endangered nesting loggerhead sea turtles are safeguarded through our volunteer community turtle program in conjunction with SCDNR. Watch for other reptiles and amphibians commonly sighted; diamondback terrapins, American alligators, various snakes, frogs, toads and anoles. Many native trees, shrubs and plants provide food, shelter and places to raise young. They also provide a vital support system for our dunes. Our residents are joined by 5 other mammal species, raccoon, otter, mink,deer and dolphin. We are most proud to be an Audubon Important Bird and Biodiversity Area and a National Wildlife Federation Community Wildlife Habitat. Come for a visit, stay for a lifetime.
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Nestled between the meandering Yellowstone River the rugged sandstone rimrocks, Billings has a combination of unique climatic, cultural, and ecological characteristics. It is the largest city in Montana, but maintains a friendly small-town feel. Known as Montana’s Trailhead, Billings is the regional hub for commerce, shopping, dining, and attractions. For those wishing to escape the bustle of daily life, the breathtaking landscape provides a quiet solitude and numerous recreational opportunities. The rolling plains, breaks, and rough stony buttes covered in open ponderosa pine forests or savanna are critical habitats for native plant and animal species. As a continued commitment to education, protection, and restoration of the land, Billings registered as a Community Wildlife Habitat in October, 2018.
