Learn that of the best parts of providing habitat for birds in a yard is the possibility of being chosen as a nesting site.

Learn about the importance of bird house boxes in backyard habitats.

See how the change in weather and precipitation creates vernal pools and a connection of isolated habitats.

Find out why creating and conserving habitat for amphibians and reptiles is important.

Find out what living fences are, and how they increase diversity.

See how this Northeastern city's habitat has developed and changed throughout its history.

See how this coastal city's habitat has developed and changed throughout its history.

Find out why dragonflies are beneficial to a backyard habitat.

Find out how to set goals and manage water for a local backyard habitat.

See why many species use perches near their water source to take in the sun's warmth.

Find out about species that use vernal pools for reproduction and continuity of life.

Find out why native fruit-producing trees and shrubs are essential components of diverse habitats.

Show off a local wonderful habitat by joining the Great-Backyard-Bird-Count group, and put the bird count data on your map.

By mapping a local habitat, people are providing the Cornell Lab of Ornithology citizen science program with invaluable habitat information in regards to bird diversity.

Design challenges take photos of tricky spots in people's yards and put them out there for advice from the professionals at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Check out this tired backyard from Virginia.

Design Challenge takes photos of tricky spots in people's yards and puts them out there for advice from the professionals at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Check out this pine straw yard in LA.

Design challenges take photos of tricky spots in people's yards and put them out there for advice from the professionals at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Check out this sunny Georgia landscape in need of help.

A resource page which explains how to submit a photo of a local backyard for expert design advice.

The Cornell Lab of Ornithology and The Nature Conservancy comes together to form a partnership that takes YardMap to its next phase: Habitat Network.

With this Habitat Network planning tool, set goals, complete action steps, and reach community outcomes for a more diverse ecosystem.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about drilling for oil in Alaska. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in comparing and contrasting.

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about off-shore drilling and the need for alternate energy sources. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

Find out about different mowing options to provide a beautiful lawn which also serves an important ecological purpose.

Find out how to provide native plants that foster the activity of insects and other pollinators.