The type of land you live on has considerable consequences for the animals and plants you will be able to observe. Make a list of the different environments in your yard, and note the plants and animals you find living there. A good field guide can be indispensable in this endeavor. A trip to the library or bookstore can open up a whole new world of understanding about plants and animals. Some of the more common plants to be found in this area include dandelions, skunk cabbage, chick weed and broadleaf plantain.
Planting trees has a variety of benefits for people and animals.
Even after it dies, a tree continues to benefit animals, acting as a source of food for grub-eating mammals such as skunks. The smallest of these visitors are also some of the most fascinating and colorful. Perhaps the most popular and certainly one of the most colorful visitors is the butterfly. There are many flowering plants that attract adult butterflies seeking nectar, many of which are probably growing in your yard already. If you decide to plant flowers to attract butterflies, make sure that you plant them where they will receive the maximum amount of sunlight as butterflies will often only feed in bright sun.