National Wildlife Federation Certifies
Wild Birds Unlimited of Cincinnati's Garden

Making a Difference to Protect the Birds and All Wildlife

We're proud to have successfully created a Certified Wildlife Habitat® through the National Wildlife Federation's Garden for Wildlife™ program. Our pollinator garden at the entry to the store is in full bloom, attracting bees, butterflies, moths, tree frogs, and birds of several varieties. We added many pollinator plants including Sweet Alyssum, Plain Coreopsis, Blanket Flower, Butterfly Weed, Black-eyed Susan, Sunflower, Salvia, Butterfly Bush, Zinnia, and Milkweed... adding color, interest, and enjoyment for the many visitors to Montgomery Plaza. A bird bath and several bird feeders complete the oasis.

We were also awarded the business winner for the City of Montgomery's Beautification and Tree Commission 2021 Summer Seasons of Beauty award. And, we're thrilled to announce that we'll be part of the Montgomery County June Garden Tour! More to come soon on that!

NWF celebrates this effort to create a garden that supports birds, butterflies, bees, frogs and other local wildlife. Every Certified Wildlife Habitat garden provides natural sources of food, water, cover and places to raise young and is maintained in a sustainable way that incorporates native plants, conserves water and doesn’t rely on pesticides. Celebrating over 45 years, the Garden for Wildlife movement has recognized over 227,000 Certified Wildlife Habitat gardens across the United States to date, encompassing more than 2.5 million acres that support wildlife locally. Backyards, urban gardens, school grounds, businesses, places of worship, campuses, parks, farms, zoos and community landscapes can all be recognized as wildlife habitats through the program.

Celebrating over 45 years, the Garden for Wildlife movement has recognized over 227,000 Certified Wildlife Habitat gardens across the United States to date, encompassing more than 2.5 million acres that support wildlife locally. Backyards, urban gardens, school grounds, businesses, places of worship, campuses, parks, farms, zoos and community landscapes can all be recognized as wildlife habitats through the program.

“Anyone, anywhere can restore wildlife habitat right in their own yards and communities,” said NWF naturalist David Mizejewski. “Whether you garden in a suburban yard, an urban area or a rural plot of land, you can make a difference for local wildlife. Creating a Certified Wildlife Habitat garden is fun, easy and makes a real difference for neighborhood wildlife. It’s the perfect grassroots way to think globally and act locally and help birds, butterflies, bees and other wildlife,” he added.

You can make a difference in your own backyard and become certified too! Just ask us how at the store or learn more at NWF.org.