Information for a Backyard Sanctuary

• Have a water source - ground container and/or a birdbath
• Select multiple food sources - plants, bird feeders, etc.
• Optional squirrel feeder, hummingbird feeder, butterfly feeder
• Provide shelter - rock pile, brush pile, nesting/roosting box
• Use birdhouses designed for different species
• Plant trees, shrubs, vines, annuals, and perennials
• Avoid pesticides at all times near the area
• Create toad houses from old or broken pots
• Install places where wildlife can raise their young
• Do not use table scraps any other form of “human food”
• Certify your backyard when all criteria are met