Our aquatic friends, such as turtles, frogs and beavers, seem to thrive along with the birds in that undisturbed area. We also have wood and brush piles for cover. We have a heated birdbath with a dripper that we use year round as well as a shallow pan that we let water drip into for the other wildlife that visit. We grow wild flowers all over the yard and we use our own compost for fertilizer. Our property is bordered by two lakes in which many species of fish attract the occasional fishermen.
Turtles also find our naturally sandy lakefront to be a perfect place to lay their eggs.
Our only lawn is a small 75' x 50' area in front of our flower garden. Two things allowed Darrel and Shirley to succeed in their goal of certification. The first is their ability to work as a team. Shirley handles all of the plant needs and Darrell loves taking care of the wildlife. The second is their dedication.