Whether your home is surrounded by native vegetation or you live in a more urbanized area, gardeners are fortunate to have wildlife in their yards. Even amongst the sounds of police sirens, traffic and barking dogs, I am always astonished by the variety of birds, insects, reptiles and mammals I encounter in my small garden. To discover the diversity of wildlife in your garden, try sitting in silence, studying the sky and the earth and plants around you. In a short time, the world should come alive with non-human life.
Unfortunately, the future of many wildlife species is in jeopardy. As urban development continues to eliminate natural areas, habitat is fragmented or destroyed making it harder and harder for wildlife to access the resources they need to survive. One compelling and empoweri