Gardening for Biodiversity

Creating habitat and cultivating support for nature

Led by the Ecological Design lab as part of our national Bylaws for Biodiversity research, the Gardening for Biodiversity component project, has been developed in partnership with the National Environmental Treasure, Nature Canada and FLAP Canada. Together, we collaboratively created a series of free resources that are supported by fact, building upon our shared knowledge. This initiative is intended to serve as a collaborative repository, uniting credited links and resources across our organizations into one accessible collection. By curating these valuable tools in a single place, we aim to support and simplify the journey for individuals and communities seeking to learn about gardening for habitat and biodiversity.

This series includes four comprehensive fact sheets (with more to be developed in the future), each focusing on key aspects of biodiversity gardening:

• 01 – Yard Naturalization: A ‘How-to’ Guide
• 02 – Myths & Misconceptions: Naturalized Gardens, Ticks, Mice, Rats, & Other Pests
• 03 – Bird-Friendly Gardens: Supporting Bird Habitat for Every Season
• 04 – Good Garden Practices: Underrated Practices & Top Plant Picks

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BYLAWS FOR BIODIVERSITY:

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