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We are a community group committed to identifying and implementing local climate solutions. Our Climate Action Neighborhood aims to provide practical but meaningful pathways to carbon neutrality within the framework of inclusivity, collaboration, respect and responsibility. Our Neighborhood includes 400 homes, Franklin and Marshall College, The North Museum, WestArt, Buchanan Park and several businesses. We are proud to be recognized as an active wildlife-friendly community by the National Wildlife Federation's Community Wildlife Habitat™ program. Now a continuous swath of neighborhood wildlife habitats surround Buchanan Park and the Franklin & Marshall campus-wide Arboretum offering a connective green corridor for wildlife, allowing the sequestration of carbon emissions and the opportunity to diffuse and filter water runoff showing our commitment to supporting biodiversity for wildlife while protecting our local river connections.
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Planned community.
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Our nonprofit organization was founded in response to Hurricane Helene, with a mission to provide disaster relief and foster community resilience. We are based out of a beautiful historic school, a treasured landmark in our area. The property is rich in history and natural beauty, featuring a nature trail that winds along a serene creek—a habitat once teeming with local wildlife. Our goal is to rejuvenate this space and transform it into a vibrant community hub that supports both people and wildlife. By restoring the nature trail and implementing sustainable practices, we aim to create a haven for native species while encouraging outdoor education, community engagement, and conservation awareness. This project represents our commitment to preserving our natural heritage and fostering a deeper connection between our community and the environment. By obtaining this certification, we hope to inspire others to take an active role in nurturing their local ecosystems and ensuring a brighter, greener future for generations to come.
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Novato, a charming town in Marin County, California, boasts more open space than nearly any other part of the county. The area is rich in natural beauty, featuring oak woodlands, riparian zones, rolling hills, wetlands, and valleys—each accessible via well-maintained hiking trails. The National Wildlife Federation’s Community Habitat Certification program provides an excellent structure to bring together individuals, schools, local government, and community groups to collaborate in supporting the sustainable stewardship of this beautiful land. By uniting under the common goal of making Novato a Certified Community Habitat we are fostering community engagement in protecting our local environment by creating and promoting wildlife habitat gardens and pollinator corridors. Novato's own butterfly sanctuary and non-profit native plant nursery, Home Ground Habitats, is supporting this initiative by providing pollinator friendly plants, seeds, and education to individuals, schools, City Parks, and community groups who participate in helping Novato achieve Community Wildlife Habitat certification. Wild Birds Unlimited in Novato also supports NWF habitat garden certification! Certify your own property at www.nwf.org/certify Groups participating will be listed here as they join, and participants' activities and updates will be added to the Spotlight section and to the Links and Uploads page. To get involved email: PollinatorsLoveNovato@choosingnature.org
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A community of cottages and a large 3 story apartment building with lots of open space, a creek and 3 ponds
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Brookhaven is a city in north DeKalb County, Ga., in the metro Atlanta area. Brookhaven officially became a city in 2012 and stretches over 12 square miles. The City is home to approximately 60,000 residents served by 19 parks covering 352 acres and a thriving business community including major employers such as Oglethorpe University, Emory University, and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. In 2020, the City formally established its Sustainable Brookhaven strategic framework consisting of five elements: natural environment, built environment, financial, organizational, and civic governance. The common feature of each element is that policies and activities performed by the City contribute to, or at least do not hinder, the progress toward a Sustainable Brookhaven. The City performs activities within the strategic framework to demonstrate its commitment to benefiting the community now and in the future. To learn more about Sustainable Brookhaven, visit the City here: https://www.brookhavenga.gov/617/Sustainable-Brookhaven.
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We are a village on Lake Michigan, 35 miles north of Chicago. Our territory includes the Village of Lake Bluff and unincorporated sections, which are the boundaries of the Elementary School District 65. The Village of Lake Bluff takes pride in having Tree City USA and Bird City designations. We have a wide diversity of ecosystems, bur oak/hickory forest with ravines to Lake Michigan, and remnants of the great prairie. These diverse areas provide a sanctuary for birds and wildlife. In 2020 a small group of residents came together as a Growing Native (GN) community. The group focuses on educating others on the importance of preserving and restoring the native plants, wildlife, and natural wonders that abound in our community. The GN community offers networking and resources about removing invasive species, building habitats with native plants, attracting butterflies and other pollinators, and supporting birds and other valuable native wildlife. The group now has over 160 participants. We look forward to coming together as a community to implement earth-friendly practices that will improve the health of our local ecosystems and give us the Wildlife Federation Community Habitat designation.
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Menomonee Falls is the most populous village in Wisconsin, is part of the Milwaukee metropolitan area, and is home to 16 Village parks (totaling 293 acres), Menomonee Park (a 464 acre Waukesha County park), and over 31 miles of recreational trails. 1,800 plus acres of additional public land is maintained in nature preserves, land conservancies, and potential future park sites. The Village has been designated as Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation, as well as recognized as an official Bird City Wisconsin. Our parks, trails, and trees provide a wide variety of outdoor spaces including the overlooks of our namesake falls in Lime Kiln Park.
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Frisco, Texas, located in the Blackland Prairie ecoregion just north of Dallas, is one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States. Throughout its rapid urban development, Frisco has remained committed to preserving its natural heritage and fostering a healthy environment for both people and wildlife. The city is home to a growing network of residents working to create wildlife-friendly yards, gardens, patios, and green spaces that support pollinators and other native wildlife, and protect and enhance biodiversity.
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Lake County, Indiana's ecology includes a variety of landscapes, including dunes, wetlands, and a lake plain. The county also has a number of waterways, including the Kankakee, Grand Calumet, and Little Calumet Rivers. Wild Ones Gibson Woods Chapter has the distinction of being the first Wild Ones Chapter in Indiana. Wild Ones promotes environmentally sound landscaping practices to encourage biodiversity through the preservation, restoration, and establishment of native plant communities. Wild Ones is a not-for-profit, environmental, educational, and advocacy organization.
