Earth-Kind®

Environmental Stewardship Programs for the Urban Landscape

Creating Native Habitat

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__________________ is an essential ingredient for a variety of wildlife.
1. Food
2. Water
3. Shelter
4. All of the above
Maintaining native vegetation, Installing birdbaths and ponds and ____________ are essential elements for creating wildlife habitat.
1. Hanging bird feeders
2. Creating structure
3. Installing nest boxes
4. Installing unique plants
Feeders can supplement native vegetation, but _________________.
1. Must be clean
2. Should have a balance of feed sources
3. Must provide adequate perches
4. Can never replace it
The goal in creating wildlife habitat is to provide places for birds, small mammals, and other wildlife to feed and drink, escape from predators and ___________________.
1. Migrate
2. Provide outdoor entertainment
3. Raise their young
4. Interact with humans
Using _______________ is part of a well designed native habitat area that attracts a variety of wildlife.
1. Native plants
2. Well adapted plants
3. Colorful plants
4. A & B
Before installing plants, know their ___________. This will avoid planting in the wrong location.
1. Scientific name
2. Common name
3. Height at maturity
4. Availability
__________________ offer cover for wildlife throughout the year.
1. Well placed plants
2. Native plants
3. Tall and medium sized plants
4. Evergreen plants
Plant to create a ___________________ effect.
1. Natural
2. Multilayered
3. Linear
4. Uniform
Choose a selection of plants that _____________ at various times of the year, so there is always food for wildlife.
1. Loose their leaves
2. Grow
3. Require maintenance
4. Bloom or fruit
_________________ can be left standing to provide cavity nesting sites.
1. Wooden boxes
2. Decaying posts
3. Snags
4. A & B