Nature Habitat Certification

What are the benefits to this certification?

1. Your site will be Admitted to The Registry of Nature Habitats tm.
2. Certificate of property's admittance into the Registry.
3. Recognition that you have done your part to improve our environment.
4. Eligible to join the Conservation Certificate Program.
5. Access to others like yourself through our discussion boards.
6. Assistance on developing your Nature Habitat.
7. A webpage displaying your nature habitat.
8. Special pricing on merchandise sold by A Bird's Home .

A Nature Habitat is the manipulation of your land into a landscape that provides essential resources for different kinds of wildlife, such as birds, butterflies, small mammals and other creatures. This could entail something as simple as planting a few host plants for butterflies or as elaborate as creating a place that provides food, water, summer shade, winter refuge, perches, nesting sites, and hiding places for all kinds of wildlife. This ecologically minded gardening is especially critical in areas of excessive development. Natural wildlife habitat is disappearing quickly. Creating a nature habitat is the perfect way for you, your family, and your schools to help conserve wildlife while being able to enjoy observing it every day in your own backyard.

Lear More: The Sixteen Components of a Nature Habitat

Is there a fee to apply?

No!  Your application and admittance to the registry is free.  There are never any charges to be a member.  Our goal is to improve habitat across the country.  We do ask that you purchase products from our nature store.  Profits are used to support the registry.

What are the steps?

1) Complete the application to be Admitted to The Registry of Nature Habitats tm .

2) Send in pictures documenting your application. No application will be reviewed or approved without pictures.

3) Provide a site map of property. Not required, but very helpful.

4) Send pictures to ca@msbl.com (Subject Line: Registry Pictures) or mail to:

The Registry of Nature Habitats
PO Box 351
Delhi, NY 13753

5)  Property will be admitted or rejected based on overall score of the property's habitat.

6) Accept terms and conditions of the registry.

Do I have to own the property I am applying for?

No, but you need permission from the owner to apply. 

Can the property be a commercial or recreational property?

Yes.  We will accept applications from all types of properties.

What if my property is rejected?

We use a scoring system to determine the overall state of the habitat on a certain property.  If your property is rejected, we will list those areas that need improvement.  Once these improvements have been made, a property will be re-evaluated for admittance. You will still be a member and receive all the benefits of a property that has been admitted.  You will not receive a property home page until your property has been admitted.

Will I have access to my property's home page?

No.  This information will be posted in a standard format.

Will my address be listed?

All properties will be listed by City/State only.  Your address and/or phone number will only be listed if you choose to do so. 

What is my discount on products sold by A Bird's Home?

  All members will receive a 10% discount in addition to specials only offered to members.

Go to Application

The Registry of Nature Habitats Picture Gallery Visit The Registry of Nature Habitats Discussion Board The Registry of Nature Habitats Guestbook Extensive Information on Purple Martins

Contact Us: | Report Site Errors | Suggestions/Comments | Advertising Opportunities| Privacy Notice

The Registry of Nature Habitats™ PO Box 351 Delhi, NY 13753 Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved Last Updated: