Garden Habitat Certification Application Form

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Property Owner or Organization
Title:		Mr. Mrs. Ms.
* First Name:
*Last Name:
* Address:
* City:
* Province or Territory:
* Postal Code:		(no spaces)
Website address:
* E-mail:
Name of School/Park/Other:
* Name(s) to appear on certificate:
Mailing Address if different from above
Mailing Address:
City:
Province or Territory:
Postal Code:		(no spaces)
Telephone:
Contact Person (if different from above)
Title:		Mr. Mrs. Ms.
Contact First Name:
Last Name:
Telephone:
E-mail:

Property Description
Home School Park Other

* Approximate size of property:		acres sq. ft. Balcony/patio
Check off the best description(s) of your property location:		Urban Suburban Rural
Features
Shoreline - river Shoreline – ocean Pond or other wetland Forest or wooded area Meadow or prairie Farmland
Additional Information
Meeting the needs of wildlife
Check off the applicable response and give further information where indicated.
My garden provides wildlife with:
*Food: Tell us how you provide food below. List native plants first using common or scientific names:**
Flowering plants (for nectar and pollen) Examples: willow, hawthorn, bee balm, columbine, basil or thyme left to flower:

Fruit and berry producing plants. Examples: nannyberry, wild roses, mountain ash, raspberries:

Nut or seed producing plants (left on the plant) Examples: cedars, oaks, Echinacea and other perennials that you let go to seed etc.:

Supplemental Feeders (types): Suet Seed Nectar (Hummingbirds, Orioles etc.)
*Water: Tell us how you provide water by selecting any and all that apply:**
Butterfly mud puddling area (wet sand, compost, earth, manure etc.)		Shallow dish with perching stones for beneficial insects
Recirculating stream		Pond with sloped sides and/or perches for wildlife
Other (please specify):		Bird-bath

*Shelter: Tell us how you provide shelter by selecting any and all that apply:**
Evergreen trees or shrubs		Deciduous trees or shrubs
"wild" area of tall grass		Bat house
Brush piles		Rock piles
Snag (standing dead tree)		Nesting boxes
Logs		Water body (for native aquatic animals)
Host plants for caterpillars		Container, shrubs, plants, flowers, vegetables, herbs.
* My garden is safe for wildlife because:
I don't use chemical insecticides or herbicides
Tell us how you ensure your garden is earth-friendly space by selecting any and all that apply:
use a rain barrel		water my lawn no more than once per week if necessary
use natural soil amendments (such as compost or well-aged manure)		have my own composter
leave grass clippings on my lawn		use fall leaves to mulch beds or as compost

Animal List
* Here are some wildlife species that have visited my property:
Photos
Please include photographs of key feautures A sketch (optional) of your garden indicating the general layout.





Photography credits should be given to:
If you wish to share more information (wildlife visitors, plant lists, stories, and more photos) please do so on social media platform using #cwfgardens
Authorization
CWF occasionally features outstanding projects and quotes in our Canadian Wildlife magazine, Bulletin newsletter, other promotional material and/or on our websites.

* I authorize CWF to use the information, quotes and photographs provided in the above-mentioned resources. Please note: Photographs cannot be returned. Yes No
How did you hear about our Certification Program?
CWF E-Newsletter
Event (please specify)
Website (please specify)
Other (please specify)
Confirmation
* I confirm that the information contained in this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.