Welcome to a brand new season of The Backyard Naturalists, the podcast that explores the wonders of nature right outside your door! We're thrilled to be back for our third season, and in this episode, your hosts Debbie and Laurie dive into the fascinating world of the Certified Wildlife Habitat Program with the National Wildlife Federation.

 

Whether you're a seasoned wildlife enthusiast or just getting started, creating your own Certified Wildlife Habitat has never been more accessible or essential. As the National Wildlife Federation puts it, "Wildlife habitat gardens are a haven for local birds, butterflies, and other wildlife." Join us as we take you through the straightforward process of certifying your natural wildlife habitat, and we'll touch on one of the key elements: "Food." Discover how native plants can provide nourishment for a diverse range of wildlife, and learn how feeders can supplement these natural food sources.

 

Tune in to kick off the season and embark on a journey to make your backyard a thriving haven for local wildlife. Thank you for joining us on The Backyard Naturalists – where nature is just outside your window!

 

If you have ideas for topics that you'd like us to pursue, send us a message either on our Facebook page or our website. We would really like to hear from you.

 

We start this episode by talking about creating wildlife habitats. That initial episode of Creating Wildlife Habitats is still in the top three listened episodes for us. These principles have overlapped with almost every episode we've had. It's a really good guiding network for us to keep in mind.

 

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Please visit and support our presenting sponsor, Backyard Birds at http://www.thebirdfoodstore.com/. A mecca for bird lovers and bird watchers, Backyard Birds is an independent family-owned business located in Matthews, NC (next to Dairy Queen), just southeast of Charlotte.

 

Thanks for listening to The Backyard Naturalists.  We hope you have a day filled with the wonders of nature. Get outside and take a walk on the wild side! Please don’t forget to leave a 5-star review for The Backyard Naturalists podcast.

 

Production services for The Backyard Naturalists podcast are provided by Downtown Podcasting. To start a conversation on how you can have a podcast, simply send an email to [email protected].

 

While recording the Backyard Naturalists podcast, Debbie and Laurie enjoy coffee provided by the Good Cup Coffee Company  in Matthews, North Carolina. Follow Good Cup Coffee on Instagram and look for them at the Matthews Community Farmer’s Market  this Saturday morning.