Certified Wildlife Habitats

Author: Herrington Harbour

 

The National Wildlife Federation recognized Herrington North and South as Certified Wildlife Habitats in July of 2009.  This environmental stewardship program began in 1973 to assist enthusiasts in learning how to protect the environment and make their habitat attract wildlife.  Over 113,000 individuals, families, schools, hospitals, restaurants, churches, parks and municipalities have taken on the certifiaction challenge.

To become certified you must provide the four basic elements that all wildlife needs:  food, water, cover and places to raise young; and must employ sustainable gardening practices.  Combined, North and South have reforested over 10 acres of land with a variety of native plant and tree species, created 4.5 acres of spartina marshland and placed 500-plus acres of contiguous forested land into perpetual preservation.  To learn more about wildlife certification for your home or business, visit www.nwf.org/habitat or call 800.822.9919.

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