Did you know that you could make your own property a backyard sanctuary? If you enjoy feeding and watching wildlife, you could certify your property as a Willistown Wildscape.

Following guidelines created by either Audubon Pennsylvania or the National Wildlife Federation,
you could begin the ransformation
from a typical landscaped lot to a living participant in the growing
mosaic of wildlife habitat that makes the Willistown countryside so special.

Our combined efforts of good land management practices on properties of all sizes and the creation of Willistown Wildscapes
can really make a difference, resulting in a better home for birds, butterflies, and people.

Become a Certified Willistown Wildscape

Once you have received your certification recognition through either Audubon Pennsylvania or the National Wildlife Federation —or both!—please send a photocopy of your certification to the Willistown Conservation Trust. Your certified property will be registered in our Willistown Wildscapes database and you will receive a plaque for public display.

Audubon Pennsylvania’s Audubon at Home Providing Sanctuary

Beginning in the spring of 2008, homeowners who register their properties with Audubon Pennsylvania will have access to an array of resources to help create a backyard sanctuary.

To register your property:
1. Visit www.audubonathome.org or contact Steven J. Saffier (ssaffier@audubon.org), the Audubon At Home Coordinator with Audubon Pennsylvania.

2. Complete the Audubon at Home application, including photos of your property.

3. Once the application is submitted and approved,
you will receive a password enabling you to post your sightings, ideas and questions to the Audubon at Home forum. You will also have the opportunity to obtain a Providing Sanctuary sign.

National Wildlife Federation’s Certified Wildlife Habitat

National Wildlife Federation’s mission is to inspire Americans to protect wildlife for our hildren’s future. Locally, the Habitat Resource Network of Southeast Pennsylvania offers assistance with the wildlife habitat certification program and maintains a website with links to local resources.

To register your property:
1. Visit www.habitatresourcenetwork.org or contact Amory and Derek Stedman (610-355-7736 or dcsahs@verizon.net) or Bernard and Susan Cooker (610-644-9084).

2. A site visit will be arranged with a habitat steward and other assistance will be provided at no cost.

3. Once the application is submitted and approved, you will receive a certificate from the National Wildlife Federation. You may also purchase a Certified Wildlife Habitat sign for an additional fee.

The first certified Willistown Wildscape certificate
was presented to the Cookers in May 2008.