City of Austin - Green Neighbor :: What's a Green Neighbor?

Austin Watershed Protection and Development Review Department

Watching wildlife in action can be fun and relaxing for everyone as you attract songbirds, butterflies, and frogs to your yard. A wildlife habitat can also help restore the natural ecosystem that was destroyed when your home was built. Gardening practices that benefit wildlife also reduce the use of chemicals, conserve water and energy and can help improve air and soil quality.

Studies show that children who spend time in nature are more creative and less hyperactive. Habitat loss is the number one threat to wildlife.

Encourage Wildlife	Credit
Certify your backyard as a wildlife habitat. (www.nwf.org/gardenforwildlife)	5
Plant native plant species that produce berries, nuts or fruit.	2
Provide a continuous source of water for wildlife.	2
Keep a wildlife log of visiting animals.	1
Locate and visit a nature preserve to view habitat or learn more at www.cityofaustin.org/water/wildland or www.cityofaustin.org/parks/preserves.htm	1

Keep Austin Wild

Copies of the Green Neighbor booklet are available at all Austin libraries.
For additional information, call 974-2550.


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