Brook's Journal Entries 

This property is posted!

August 16, 2010

Bag the plastic

March 01, 2010

Helpful audit

December 16, 2009

Happy Travels

August 21, 2009

Air Time

June 08, 2009

Present Sense

April 15, 2009

Good Earth

December 31, 2008

Ride

November 25, 2008

Flower Power

October 06, 2008

No ordinary Joe

August 29, 2008

Old Bay

August 08, 2008

Littoral-ly Speaking

July 29, 2008
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This property is posted!


August 16, 2010 
Sign of the times

Sign of the times

Recognition. Some live for it, others shy from it, but inside it always feels good to be recognized for a job well done or going a step beyond the expected. This rings true at school, work, in a volunteer capacity, and even in relationships. Now landscaping practices are fair game for recognition and Audubon Pennsylvania is responsible for the praise. It’s called the Bird Habitat Recognition Program and it’s all about making properties friendlier for wildlife, especially birds. Qualifying is easy so longs as you have a portion of the attributes birds seek: sources of food; sources of water; nesting sites; ample cover (the more native plants the better); and, ideally, a naturalized area. And the best part – it’s free.

When I learned of the program, I was sold. Not only did my property meet the minimal requirements, but I’ve been planting native species as time and budget permit and strive to be a messenger of their merits. The Audubon program was a vehicle to validate and celebrate my landscaping practices and raise a flag, actually a sign, declaring my noble quest to be a homeowner who will work for – not against – wildlife.

Audubon asks for a $25 donation for one of their succinct and stately yard signs. Although it isn’t in the most conspicuous spot, people have asked me about my sign and what it means. The result is a teachable moment, helping others recognize the importance of better backyard stewardship. Maybe the sign is a sign of things to come? All are encouraged to sign-up for the program and help make the determination. Learn more at http://pa.audubon.org/habitat.

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