Saving nature one yard at a time : how to protect and nurture our native species / David Deardorff, Kathryn Wadsworth.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Deardorff, David C., author.

Wadsworth, Kathryn B., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Nature conservation--United States.

Nature conservation.

Wildlife conservation--United States.

Wildlife conservation.

Birds--Conservation--United States.

Birds.

Insects--Conservation--United States.

Insects.

Amphibians--Conservation--United States.

Amphibians.

Reptiles--Conservation--United States.

Reptiles.

Mammals--Conservation--United States.

Mammals.

Endemic plants--Conservation--United States.

Endemic plants.

Genre:

Handbooks and manuals.

Physical Description:

xv, 246 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Countryman Press, an imprint of W. W. Norton & Company, [2022]

Summary:

"Discover 100 ways to support endangered plant and wildlife species in your community and beyond. David Deardorff and Kathryn Wadsworth present 100 home projects designed to inspire and empower anyone who wants to help save our native flora and fauna in the face of habitat loss and climate change. This book focuses on saving creatures and plants that are especially vulnerable but that can be successfully helped by our efforts, such as bees, frogs, butterflies, birds, trees, and wildflowers. Each project meets four crucial criteria : (1) it will make a significant difference to the survival of the species, (2) has a high likelihood of success, (3) is easy to implement, and (4) is family-friendly. The book raises awareness of endangered species that readers can help by undertaking projects unique to their bio-region. Examples include building an amphibian house for salamanders, raising tadpoles, creating nesting sites for bees, and much more. Saving Nature One Yard at a Time is an inspirational and practical compendium that will give readers the knowledge and tools they need to take an active role in nurturing the world around us, no matter where we live"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Welcome to the wild world

Protecting native birds. Backyard birds ; Water birds ; What we can do for native birds

Providing haven for native insects. Butterflies ; Bees ; Beneficial partners ; What we can do for native insects

Aiding native amphibians and reptiles (herptiles). Amphibians ; Reptiles ; What we can do for native amphibians and reptiles

Sheltering native mammals. Mammals ; What we can do for native mammals

Nurturing native plants. Wildflowers ; Trees and shrubs ; What we can do for native plants.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (page 236) and index.

ISBN:

9781682686492

1682686493

OCLC:

1255173635

Publisher Number:

99994269486