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Get Your Wildlife Habitat Featured in an NWF Video!

Mar 24, 2005

We just got this item in from Stephanie Stowell, now National Wildlife Federation Senior Manager, Regional Education Programs in the Seattle, WA office.

Hi Greg and Garry,
Thought you'd be interested to hear about this fun opportunity. We're working on a new TV series starring our very own David Mizejewski, Sr. Manager of the Backyard Wildlife Habitat program! He'll literally be touring the country this spring and summer working with homeowners and others to create wildlife habitats for the show. One of his stops is Los Angeles! The details are below and I'm hopeful that you and your Stewards might be interested in spreading the word and/or "applying" to be featured on the show.
I hope all is well.
- Stephanie

Rivr Media, the National Wildlife Federation and a major national television network are teaming up to produce a television show that shows you how to bring nature into your life. We are looking for homeowners who love wildlife or currently live in a wildlife - rich area. We'll create the perfect oasis for various types of animals in your area and your yard will be certified as an official NWF Backyard Wildlife Habitat. If you have friends or family in the cities below who are interested in creating a Backyard Wildlife Habitat, please encourage them to email Mary Helen mhbrower@rivr.com with their name, address, phone number and why their yard would be an appropriate habitat for one of the listed species. Thanks!

Los Angeles and Desert SW area
Deadline to apply is April 15, 2005
1. Desert wildlife - Plant proper garden for desert wildlife. Install a rain barrel to trap rainwater for use in the landscape. Create a stump birdbath.

2. Lizards and backyard snakes - Build a rock pile.

3. Wildlife and fire - Restore habitat after wildfires. Plant fire-safe landscaping that also provides for wildlife. Learn which trees and shrubs are fire-resistant and also feed wildlife.

4. Bobcats and domestic/feral cats - Well plant a bramble patch and add fallen woody debris to serve as cover for bobcats as well as habitat for their rodent prey.

5. Black-tailed jackrabbit - Plant a natural area with native grasses and shrubs to serve as food, cover and places to raise young for the jackrabbit. Also install a ground level water resource.