This is bird note.

Birds have lost many habitats they've called home for millions of years,

but people can help create bird habitats wherever they live.

It all begins with native plants.

They're the building blocks of a healthy diverse habitat.

If there are organizations planting native species around town, volunteering with them is a great way to support healthy ecosystems where you live.

And meet like-minded folks too. If you have a yard or even just a few outdoor plant pots, you can offer

native plants to birds, butterflies, and other wildlife.

Visit bird note.org to find online tools that show you plant species ideal for your location.

And you can go further by getting your garden approved as a certified wildlife habitat, a program of the National Wildlife Federation.

By demonstrating that you're providing food, water, shelter, places to raise young, and are using sustainable practices,

you can get a sign that lets everyone know your garden is more than a garden.

It's certified wildlife habitat.

Bird Note is on a mission to inspire a million people to take action to help birds over the next three years. To learn more

visit birdnote.org. I'm Ariana Rimmel. You're going to.