Certified Backyard Habitat

Learn how to make your space a welcoming environment for local wildlife! In this series, we will guide you to qualify your backyard as a Certified Wildlife Habitat.

A certified backyard habitat contains the essential needs that wildlife need to thrive, including food, water, shelter, and places to raise their young.  Find out the upcoming schedule of Backyard Habitat programs and workshops using the resources below.  After you've joined a Backyard Habitat Series program (or a few!), you should have the information you need to certify your own space.  Registration may not open until closer to each program.

 

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Upcoming Programs

Backyard Habitat: Protecting our Pollinators for Winter – Oct. 24, 2024, 6 p.m.
Sippo Lake Park-Exploration Gateway (Room C)

Join a representative from Anthony Petitti’s Organic Greenhouse, as they share insights on their nutrient-rich soil and non-GMO approach to growing fruit trees, berries, and vegetables. Discover how their methods positively impact pollinators.

Backyard Habitat: Winterizing Your Backyard – Nov. 14 2024, 6 p.m.
Sippo Lake Park-Exploration Gateway (Room C)

Preparing your backyard for winter is essential to protect your favorite plants and insects from the harsh conditions ahead. Join a Naturalist from Stark Parks as they discuss how to prep your backyard for winter.

Backyard Habitat: Winter Sowing – Jan. 16, 2025, 6 p.m.
Sippo Lake Park-Exploration Gateway (Science Lab)

Join Wild Ones of Greater Cleveland for this informative workshop on winter sowing.  Winter sowing is an outdoor seed-starting technique that requires just two things: miniature greenhouses and Mother Nature!  It is one of the most cost-effective ways to add native plants to your landscape.  All supplies will be provided for participants to create a mini greenhouse of native plants to take home.

Backyard Habitat: Intro to Backyard Habitat – March 4, 2025, 6 p.m.
Sippo Lake Park-Exploration Gateway (Room C)

Over the past decade, urban sprawl has increased at an alarming rate. Due to this trend, our native wildlife have been forced to relocate as their habitats disappear. As individuals, we may not be able to stop this devastating trend, but we can help reintroduce wildlife back into our yards.

Backyard Habitat: Pollinators – March 25, 2025, 6 p.m.
Sippo Lake Park-Exploration Gateway (Room C)

Join us for an engaging evening of learning, craftsmanship, and fun at our Wild Workshops! Each month, we explore the great outdoors while guiding you in creating a habitat that welcomes wildlife into your backyard. This month, we’re focusing on the vital role of pollinators. Discover their importance and build your own pollinator house to take home! One habitat per family. Due to limited materials, registration is required. $5 residents/$7 non-resident

 

 

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Habitat Elements

In order to be certified, your habitat must display the 4 main elements: food, water, shelter and a place to raise young. Tell us about your habitat and the different plants/structures you used to invite the native wildlife back into your yard.












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