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Small area, part of a larger town.
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Cranbury is one of the oldest towns in New Jersey, and the preservation of Cranbury’s historic character can be attributed to the concerns and efforts of its residents, past and present. The Environmental Commission was established in 1972 for the purpose of protecting, developing and using natural resources within the Township. The Commission is not a regulatory body, but is responsible for providing review and recommendations on open space preservation, water resource management, air pollution control, solid waste management, noise control, soil and landscape protection, and protection of flora and fauna. Cranbury Township Gardens for Wildlife is an extension of this commitment to preservation in all forms.
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Washington Borough is a small rural community with a population of 7,299 people in Warren County, New Jersey. Washington was incorporated as a borough in 1868 and portions of the historic Morris Canal run through the borough. The surrounding landscape includes rolling hills and Pohatcong Mountain, a ridge in the Appalachian Mountains. Shabbecong Creek winds through Washington, our streets are tree-lined, and the borough preserved 80 acres of forested land as the Shabbecong Mountain Preserve. The award-winning Karen Nash Memorial Butterfly Garden, a schoolyard wildlife habitat, is located on the grounds of Memorial School.
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Established in 1833, and incorporated as a City in 1933, the City of Grandville is located along the Grand River in Kent County, Michigan, approximately 8 miles southwest of Grand Rapids. The City of Grandville encompasses an area of approximately 8 square miles. The city's Environmental Sustainability Committee initiated the Growing a Greener Grandville partnership in November 2023 to build upon existing programs and create new projects where needed to improve Grandville as a haven for migrating and resident wildlife. If successful, its residents and leaders will be inspired to sustain the efforts for generations to come.
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Solivita is a community of about 5500 homes. Because of our location in the headwaters of the Everglades water system, 60% of the community is a combination of open space and wilderness. A part of the Florida Wildlife Corridor borders our western border. We are cooperating with the fStop Foundation and have 5 trail cameras set up on the borders between homeowners and wilderness areas. Many of our residents come from large metropolitan areas and getting them to accept co-existance with wildlife is the focus of a group of us. We are looking for help developing a one page document that could be adopted by our HOA designating us as a wildlife friendly community.
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Neighborhood on a bridgeless barrier island in SW Florida
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Brookfield is a suburban community that covers almost 27 square miles, numbers 40,000 residents and is located in southeastern Wisconsin. Per the most recent version of the park and open space plan there are 101 park and open space sites totaling 3318 acres. The City of Brookfield manages 29 park and 11 open space/conservancy areas encompassing a total of 1954 acres. Wetlands in the city encompass 2420 acres and there are 9 identified natural areas and critical species habitat sites. The City of Brookfield is recognized as a Tree City by the Arbor Day Foundation and just celebrated its 25th year of this designation. Brookfield is also a a Bird City of Wisconsin and just celebrated its 13th year of this designation.
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Nestled in the heart of Southwest Florida, the Shadow Wood Community is a haven of natural beauty and biodiversity. Spanning 350 acres of preserved land, the community is interwoven with scenic biking and walking paths, allowing residents to immerse themselves in the lush surroundings. The preserve is home to a diverse array of native flora, including towering Bald Cypress, stately Oaks, Slash Pines, and Longleaf Pines. More than 3,000 specimens of Florida’s state tree, the Sabal Palm (Cabbage Palm), flourish here, alongside elegant Royal Palms and a variety of other palm species. Wildlife thrives throughout Shadow Wood, with an impressive mix of mammals, birds, reptiles, and butterflies. Residents may catch glimpses of bobcats, Florida black bears, coyotes, marsh rabbits, grey squirrels, raccoons, otters, and even the elusive mangrove fox squirrel high in the Bald Cypress canopy. Birdwatchers will delight in the abundant avian life, from wading birds like the great egret, great blue heron, snowy egret, and roseate spoonbill to fish-loving cormorants, anhingas, and limpkins. Raptors such as ospreys, bald eagles, screech owls, and barred owls nest within the community, while winter months bring migratory species like white pelicans, wood storks, and purple martins. The waterways and preserves also support Florida’s famous American alligator, along with an assortment of snakes, including black racers, garter snakes, red and yellow corn snakes, cottonmouths, and the striking—but rarely seen—coral snake. Most of these species are non-venomous and play a vital role in the ecosystem. Butterflies add vibrant splashes of color, flitting among native wildflowers. The native zebra longwing, migrating monarch, viceroy, queen, and various swallowtails are just a few of the species that thrive within Shadow Wood’s carefully preserved landscape. With such an incredible diversity of flora and fauna, Shadow Wood is truly a sanctuary where nature and community coexist in harmony.
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Wilmington is a port city in New Hanover County, North Carolina. It’s known as a gateway to the Cape Fear Region. Part of downtown’s Historic District, the Riverwalk runs along the Cape Fear River and ends at the Urban Garden located in Live Oak Bank Pavilion at Riverfront Park. With a population of 117,643 as of 2021, Wilmington is home to over 22 parks, with streams, lakes, and ponds. After Hurricane Florence came through Wilmington, we lost so many trees and plants to the destruction of the winds. Our community has been replanting trees with the Tree Canopy Program and encouraging. native plants to control flooding
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A rural county in Northwest New Jersey. The goal of our partnership with nwf is to help Warren County become a healthier and more wildlife friendly community by encouraging our residents to voluntarily create wildlife habitats at sites like yards, schools, businesses, places of worship, community gardens and parks.
