ODNR Division of Wildlife - Experiencing Wildlife - Backyards for Wildlife

Backyards for Wildlife

Your backyard can easily be converted into a mini-refuge for native wildlife.  A number of wildlife species have adapted to backyard settings and can be drawn to them by the proper habitat elements.  Anyone - even with the smallest parcel of land - can help wildlife by creating habitat areas around their backyard.

Check out these resources to transform your yard for wildlife:

butterfly

Backyards for Butterflies

Wildlife Food Patch


tree swallow at nest box

Nest box plans

Attracting Birds in Ohio

Hit the Trail for Bluebirds

Ohio's Common Birds


trees and shrubs

On Ohio's Wild Side

Pond Management Handbook