On Mon, 14 Nov 1994, Jacqueline Gardner wrote:

> can anyone tell us how to start having a private yard certified as a
> wildlife area, or whatever the designation is? a friend asked me to ask
> all of you; she has habitat, agriculture, and bird and critter food
> growing. where should she call, and what are the requrirements and
> responsibilities?
>
> Jackie Gardner
> jsgardne at u.washington.edu

Hi Jackie,

I joined the joined the Washington Backyard Wildlife Sanctuary Program
several years ago. At that time you needed to send a postcard requesting
the packet of information. Part of the information in the packet was an
application where you took an inventory of the plants and trees in your
sanctuary area. At the time I joined you received a couple of free posters
depicting possible yard birds. I also received a sign I nailed on the fence
that stated this was a state wildlife sanctuary. In the packet was a list
of plants and trees which you might add and the number of species of birds
that they attract.

One of the ones I planted was a Service Berry bush. A couple of years ago a
Gray Catbird was attracted to this plant, becoming the 1st county record
for that bird!

Responsibilities involve providing food, water, habitat, and possibly
housing.

Registered members receive the publication Crossing Paths, a twice-yearly
newsletter.

I've found my participation in this program to be a lot of fun!

To register your sanctuary write to:

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Backyard Wildlife Sanctuary Program



Westside: 16018 Mill Creek Blvd
Mill Creek, WA 98012 /206-775-1311

Eastside: N. 8702 Division St.,
Spokane, WA 99218 / 509-456-4082


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