FLYING WILD

Youth Bird Count

Backyard Habitat
Certification

Long-Term Monitoring Data

Links & Resources
Just follow these steps:
SPACE
SHELTER
FOOD
WATER
Water
Food & Space
Shelter
Do you enjoy attracting wildlife to your backyard? Do you maintain the four elements of habitat? Apply for certification and receive a certificate and a sign for posting in your yard.

Your backyard can become a Certified
Illinois Audubon Bird & Butterfly Sanctuary !
B&B Certified Sanctuary

 

  1. Maintain the four elements of habitat in your yard -- food, shelter, water, and space.

  2. Agree to use a minimal amount of chemicals.

  3. Use your yard or grounds to help educate others on the importance of backyard wildlife habitat.

  4. Fill out an application form, include fee and mail to the Illinois Audubon Society.