Certify Your Habitat to Help Wildlife!

An landscape drawing comparing the lack of biodiversity in atraditionally managed lawn with non-native plants compared to an ecologically designed landscape filled with native plants and wildlife.

Hello! Ready to certify your wildlife habitat through our easy 4-step online application?

When you certify, the $25 application fee* provides:

• A personalized paper certificate

• A 1-year NWF membership & subscription to National Wildlife® magazine

• Subscription to our monthly Garden for Wildlife® Habitats e-newsletter

• Exclusive option to purchase Certified Wildlife Habitat® garden signs

*Schoolyard Habitat® application fees are waived for schools! Sign pricing may differ.

Not sure if your landscape qualifies? Take this 3-min QUIZ to find out or learn more about creating a wildlife habitat HERE.

This online application is for single site properties only. International, national or regional businesses and corporations are required to contact us at corporatehabitats@nwf.org for certification opportunities.

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Certified Wildlife Habitat® signs are ONLY available for purchase by certified property owners. These high-quality garden signs are a great way to signal to neighbors the intention of your landscape. Through this online application, you will be able to select from the following designs:

Classic Sign