Certified Backyard Bird & Butterfly Sanctuary Project

Do you enjoy attracting wildlife to your backyard?    Do you maintain the four elements of habitat or would like to improve your backyard habitat?   Your backyard can become a Certified Illinois Audubon Bird & Butterfly Sanctuary.    Qualify and receive a certificate and a sign for posting in your yard.

Basic requirements:

1. Maintain the four elements of habitat in your yard -- food, shelter, water, and space.
   
   
2. Agree to use a minimal amount of chemicals.
   
   
3. Use your yard or grounds to help educate others on the importance of backyard wildlife habitat.
   
   
4. Download the application for more information (pdf file.)

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Please call the office for questions regarding Certification or Re-Certification