Naturescaping is a way of inviting wildlife into your backyard by using native plants that provide shelter, food, and water for our urban wildlife neighbors. Below are some general resources:

In addition, demonstration facilities have been established around Washington to help homeowners, landowners, and developers cultivate landscapes in ways that help wildlife. Call WDFW at the number listed below for the locations of the demonstration facilities.

Seattle Audubon has an excellent "Introduction to Naturescaping" packet that is full of community resources for creating and maintaining a backyard sanctuary. Backyard Sanctuary tours are offered in the spring. Seattle Audubon also sells The Bird Garden by Stephen W. Kress and published by the National Audubon Society, a comprehensive guide to attracting birds to your backyard.

The Federation publishes Gardening for Wildlife by Craig Tufts and Peter Loewer, available at 800.477.5560 or on the Internet at www.nwf.org.