The Habitat Team is the working committee that acts as the driving force behind the development and continuity of a Schoolyard Habitats project. Prospective Site A site inventory is the first task for the Habitat Team and is an important educational process in the development of a Schoolyard Habitats site. This may be the first time team members step outside with a critical eye to assess the school grounds for its potential as wildlife habitat. Set the Goals An important task of the Habitat Team is to define and set clear and attainable project goals. Provide the Four Basic Elements.
All species have four basic requirements for survival.
These are Food, Water, Cover, and Places to Raise Young. The steps to create a Schoolyard Habitats project begin with team building, inventorying, and mapping the site and setting goals. The next phase involves getting the materials needed, community outreach, planting, and construction. Certify Your School. Details here on how and why you should become certified in the National Wildlife Federation s Schoolyard Habitats Program.