Completing your Nature Neighbors Certification Checklist shouldn’t just be about ticking boxes. The process itself is meant to be an educational (and enjoyable!) one.
Use the information and resources found below to learn how you can create the best possible wildlife habitat. Even if you don’t plan to pursue Nature Neighbors certification, these tips and resources can help you become a great land steward.
https://www.bentonswcd.org/files/df8bdb291/Biocontrol+with+Native+Plants.pdf
https://www.bentonswcd.org/files/b0c293423/Lawn+Alternatives_SoilSchool2017.pdf
https://www.bentonswcd.org/files/e7a1eb27c/The+Meadowscaping+Handbook.pdf
https://www.bentonswcd.org/files/0241e4371/Collecting+Your+Own+Wildflower+Seeds.pdf
https://www.bentonswcd.org/files/d68fb4a45/Lawn+removal+with+sheet+mulching.pdf
https://www.bentonswcd.org/files/30ec7baf3/A+Guide+to+Nativescaped+Yards+and+HOA+Sanctions.pdf
https://www.bentonswcd.org/files/8e78e855f/Natives%2C+Cultivars%2C+and+%E2%80%9CNativars%E2%80%9D.pdf
https://www.bentonswcd.org/files/b701b03d7/Native+plant+bloom+calendar.pdf
https://www.bentonswcd.org/files/ac16241cc/Making+sense+of+plant+labels.pdf
https://www.bentonswcd.org/files/cdf69ec4a/How+To+Buy+Native+Plants.pdf
https://www.bentonswcd.org/files/77f3de57a/Gardening+with+Native+Plants+West+of+the+Cascades.pdf
https://www.bentonswcd.org/files/023a3f153/DIY+Butterfly+Box+Instructions.pdf
Don’t hesitate to reach out to our Nature Neighbors coordinator at sroberts@bentonswcd.org – 541-753-7208 x205. We’re here to help you succeed!
We also have an active and knowledgeable group of site stewards at our Nature Neighbors Facebook Group. Join us there!
