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Region 5 includes: Clay, Greene, Hendricks, Monroe, Morgan, Owen, Parke, Putnam, Sullivan, Vermillion, and Vigo Counties. This is part of Indiana's statewide Hoosier Habitats Challenge launched March 2026 to become the first ever Certified Community Wildlife Habitat™ led by Earth Charter Indiana in cooperation with the Indiana Wildlife Federation and other partners.
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Region 6 includes: Marion County. In March 2026, Earth Charter Indiana and the Indiana Wildlife Federation launched the Hoosier Habitat Challenge. The goal is to certify multi-county regions and communities across the entire state of Indiana in the National Wildlife Federation’s Community Wildlife Habitat program. Once certified, this Statewide Network of Community Wildlife Habitats will be the first of its kind in the United States, reaching all corners of Indiana. * When a community team registers, if it inherits tons of existing habitat points, it needs to reach 10% new habitats while as a team. So the Certification Habitat Points Goal is 1094 (not 750).
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Region 7 includes: Bartholomew, Clark, Dearborn, Decatur, Fayette, Floyd, Franklin, Hancock, Jefferson, Jennings, Johnson, Ohio, Ripley, Rush, Scott, Shelby, Switzerland, Union, and Wayne Counties. This is part of Indiana's statewide Hoosier Habitat Challenge launched March 2026 to become the first ever Certified Community Wildlife Habitat™ led by Earth Charter Indiana in cooperation with the Indiana Wildlife Federation and other partners. * When a community team registers, if it inherits tons of existing habitat points, it needs to reach 10% new habitats while as a team. So the Certification Habitat Points Goal is 825 (not 750).
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Region 8 includes: Brown, Crawford, Daviess, Dubois, Gibson, Harrison, Jackson, Knox, Lawrence, Martin, Orange, Perry, Pike, Posey, Spencer, Vanderburgh, Warrick, and Washington Counties. This is part of Indiana's statewide Hoosier Habitat Challenge launched March 2026 to become the first ever Certified Community Wildlife Habitat™ led by Earth Charter Indiana in cooperation with the Indiana Wildlife Federation and other partners.
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Boone County Indiana is 24 miles from east to west, 17.5 miles from north to south and covers an area of 423 square miles. It has a population of around 76,000 and includes 7 municipalities of varying size with 5 parks departments. Two thirds of the land is agricultural with the northern part of the county drained by Sugar Creek and the southwest corner by Big Raccoon Creek. Both of these watersheds flow westward into Montgomery County while the southeast is drained by Eagle Creek and flows into Marion County and Eagle Creek Reservoir. The Boone County Certified Habitat Challenge is spearheaded by the local CISMA - Boone County Invasives Cooperative - who are working with partners within the Beautify Boone collective which includes Boone County Solid Waste Management District, Purdue University Extension, Boone County Soil and Water Conservation District and Boone County Master Gardeners.
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Burke Centre, a part of Fairfax County, Virginia, is a beautiful, 1700-acre Planned Residential Community (PRC). This award-winning community includes 5,862 homes and is managed by the Burke Centre Conservancy Homeowners Association (HOA). The Conservancy provides a small on-site staff to assist residents with the benefits and services available to all members. The Burke Centre Conservancy represents 5,862 residences, approximately 18,000+ people Five Neighborhoods: Commons, Landings, Oaks, Ponds and Woods 65 clusters (approx. 15 clusters per each Burke Centre neighborhood) 1700 acres, over 30 miles of paths - RESIDENT FAVORITE - 6 ponds and one lake 5 beautiful community pools open from Memorial Day weekend thru Labor Day
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Briarcliff is a small community located along the south shore of Lake Travis and within the scenic lower Colorado River corridor. In 2022 the Briarcliff Property Management team, under the Briarcliff Property Owners Association, removed invasive bamboo and created and certified a small pollinator garden at our community center (#274790). This garden was just thr beginning as we began creating additional pockets of habitat elsewhere throughout the community in parks and along our trails and other BPOA properties. We have worked hard to conduct outreach and education programs for our residents about pollinators and urban wildlife; we share milestones and information about the benefits of native species and how to recognize invasive species via monthly posts in newsletters and social media; and we pass the word along to everyone we meet to let them know our next goal is to achieve NWF's Community Wildlife Habitat certificate. We have several residents who have responded and joined in our efforts, certifying their established habitats in their own backyards and vacant lots, as well as others who continue to create and certify new habitats across our community - all within the NWF guidelines and with our guidance as needed. This has been a true community effort, and we are proud to share our ongoing journey to create habitat islands throughout our wildlife urban interface. We always remind our residents that no hands are too small to make a big difference to the wildlife we live alongside and habitat we share along the south shores of Lake Travis and beyond.
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Rural neighborhood
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Nestled along the Arkansas River in the southern portion of Tulsa County, Jenks is a thriving community of approximately 28,000 residents known for its small town charm, strong sense of community, and commitment to quality of life. Recognized as one of Oklahoma's most desirable places to live, Jenks values environmental stewardship, outdoor recreation, and the preservation of natural habitats. Through partnerships with residents, schools, businesses, and nonprofits, the city works to create a healthy, sustainable environment for both people and wildlife, making Jenks a natural fit for Community Wildlife Habitat certification.
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We are a seasonally gated community with owned RV and Cottage lots. We are located along the Rock River at the base of Lake Koshkonong.
