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Attract birds and other wildlife to your yard this fall.
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[[link removed]]LEAVE THE LEAVES FOR WILDLIFE
John,

Leaves are starting to change color and begin to fall to the ground. Did you
know that leaving the leaves in your yard or garden not only saves you time and
energy but also benefits wildlife?

Here are a few good reasons to put down the rake:
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* Provide habitat for wildlife: frogs, turtles, and salamanders rely on fallen leaves to provide cover and
hibernation places; many moth and butterfly caterpillars overwinter in fallen
leaves before emerging in spring
* Provide food for wildlife: creatures like earthworms and millipedes reside in and decompose leaf
litter, and also are themselves a source of food for bigger wildlife like
birds and toads
* Increase fertility of your soil: as the leaves decompose, nutrients are added to your soil, and also allows
for greater water retention

CERTIFY
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When you certify your yard
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wildlife like birds to thrive.

Learn more and certify your garden today!
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Thank you for all you do for wildlife.

David Mizejewski
NWF Naturalist

P.S. Your $20 application fee will help further protect and restore key habitat
for bees, butterflies, birds, amphibians, and other wildlife nationwide.

BENEFITS OF CERTIFICATION

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- The National Wildlife Federation crossbody bag, our FREE gift to you!*
- Personalized Certified Wildlife Habitat
- One year membership to NWF**
- One year subscription to National Wildlife magazine
- Monthly Garden for Wildlife e-newsletter
- 10% off the NWF catalog


[[link removed]]Certified Wildlife Habitat® Plaque
Once you are certified, help neighbors (and wildlife!) easily recognize your
yard as animal-friendly with this stylish sign.

Made from rust-free recycled cast aluminum, this durable 8"x14" sign is
available for wall ($89) or lawn mounting ($99). When you certify, select the
lawn or wall plaque bundle at checkout.

*While supplies last. Substitutions may apply. Please allow 4-6 weeks for
delivery.
**Excludes Schoolyard Habitat certifications.

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