Certified Wildlife Habitat Program
Recognize your commitment to wildlife and certify your yard, balcony container garden, church grounds, schoolyard, work landscape, or any greenspace into a Certified Wildlife Habitat®. It is fun, easy and makes a big difference for neighborhood wildlife.
Click here for the Jardín Silvestre site with resources in Spanish.
Your application fee of $20 supports the National Wildlife Federation's programs to inspire others to make a difference and address declining habitat for bees, butterflies, birds, amphibians and other wildlife nationwide. A portion also supports work in our state so PLEASE HELP us by certifying your Wildlife Habitat today!
Photo by Amanda Johnson
Get started by providing these basic
FOUR HABITAT ELEMENTS:
- Food
- Water
- Cover
- Places to raise young
Use SUSTAINABLE GARDENING practices to make your garden safe for wildlife.
When adding plants to your garden, be sure to use: Native Plants Valuable to Wildlife
After your yard is certified, come back to our site and order a metal sign for your yard (photo right).
If you have any questions about Backyard Wildlife Habitats and how you can get involved, please email Savannah Jordan or call our office at (803)256-0670.
Garden Signs
Garden signs are the perfect addition to your wildlife habitat, pollinator garden, school, nature trail, park, or business! Our signs can be customized to include your organization’s logo, different species in your area, and just about anything else! Click on the sign to make a purchase. Please email mail@scwf.org for questions regarding customization.
Several of our signs have been installed in gardens, common areas, and schools!
Online Native Plant Store
Please note GFW, Inc. provides financial support to our mission.
Banner image by Connie Fowler