The Backyard Habitat Certification Program's guidance helped us transform our backyard from brambles & ivy into a lush, naturescaped refuge! We were previously oblivious to the connection between native plants - native insects - native birds. It has taken a commitment of time and resources, but oh so worth it for the park-like retreat we now enjoy year round—fitness paths, seasonal parade of shoots/foliage/buds/blooms/seeds, small mammals, snakes, bees & butterflies, deer, and two dozen varieties of birds. Thank you BHCP!