Natural Habitat Evanston

Natural Habitat Evanston Evanston, Illinois residents, businesses and others are gardening for beneficial bugs and birds, creating a culture that values wild places.

Keep Evanston certified as a National Wildlife Federation certification Community Habitat. Monthly eNewsletter http://bit.ly/NHENewsletter

Take the Pollinator Pledge:
• Leave the leaves, plant stalks and seedheads. Sweep leaves under
shrubs and trees. Skip the leaf blower.
• No pesticides or lawn chemicals.
• Native plants for year-round forage.
• Mow less. Reduce lawns, plant shrubs and trees. M

ow less often.
• Reduce light pollution. Turn off porch lights, use an amber light or motion
sensor. Take the Pledge: https://tinyurl.com/NHEPollinatorPledge
FAQ http://greenerevanston.org/pollinatorpledge Yard Sign: http://bit.ly/PollinatorPledgeSigns

Protect Evanston’s trees. Shrub and sapling giveaways. Support a Heritage Tree Ordinance. Protect Isabella Woods, a remnant oak forest in Evanston. Created the Fund for Evanston Trees. Donate: https://greenerevanston.org/fund-for-evanston-trees

Recruit volunteers for Habitat. Help in Ladd Arboretum, Harbert-Payne Woods, Civic Center Bird Habitat, Clark St Beach Bird Sanctuary, Lovelace Park and others.
• Check out the EcoHub Calendar https://ecohub.greenerevanston.org
Seed and Plant Swaps and Give-Aways. Propagate wildflowers at home and share. Webpage: https://tinyurl.com/NaturalHabitatEvanston
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Donate: https://naturalhabitatevanston.org/donate
Monthly eNewsletter http://bit.ly/NHENewsletter
Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/naturalhabitatevanston/
Certify with National Wildlife Federation https://www.nwf.org/Garden-For-Wildlife/Certify.aspx

05/18/2025

The Arboretum joins Lincoln Park Zoo, Brookfield Zoo Chicago, Chicago Botanic Garden, and Shedd Aquarium in co-signing today’s Chicago Tribune op-ed, opposing proposed changes to the Endangered Species Act. These changes threaten the habitats of endangered plant and animal species, pushing them closer to extinction.

🌳 U.S. forest ecosystems are vital, supporting thousands of species and providing essential services like air purification, water protection, and resilience against extreme weather. Yet, we continue to lose critical forest cover, leading to species extinction.

Our dedicated staff with the Arboretum’s Center for Species Survival for Trees collaborates nationwide to protect and restore these vital ecosystems.

Read the op-ed: bit.ly/4j44rW0

If you’ve ever made a meaningful memory in nature, we urge you to help protect the Endangered Species Act. 📢 Submit your comments against the proposed changes to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service by May 19: bit.ly/3FbeIBR.

08/09/2024

We are honored to support Holly Greenberg's incredible initiative of creating 10,000 birds to highlight the issue of bird collisions in Chicago.

This project was featured in the Chicago Tribune news, emphasizing the need for safer cities for our feathered friends.

Feather Friendly is proud to be mentioned as a scientifically proven solution to prevent bird glass collision.

Read more in the Chicago Tribune article.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/07/26/bird-building-collisions-chicago-art/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=ap_gfsevng6xn

Bird Collisions in the Anthropocene
Chicago Tribune

08/07/2024

Every two years, Wild Things showcases the varied work of professionals and volunteers who champion the natural spaces of Illinois and the surrounding areas. On Saturday, March 1, 2025 nature lovers will gather at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL to spend a day learning how w...

05/10/2023
04/14/2023

This evening, log on to learn about the many ways you can participate in No Mow May Milwaukee with Midwest Grows Green’s Ryan Anderson

04/13/2023

Mayapples have popped up along the trail in the arboretum this week. They're not yet blooming, but you might see some of their umbrellas unfurling. Long-tongued bees pollinate them, and the fruit that follows is eaten by raccoons and other animals who find it hidden under the leaves. This photo was taken a little later in the season, when a wild geranium (the pink flower) was blooming nearby.

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