Natural yards are sprouting up all over

"Cities are signing up for the National Wildlife Federation's community wildlife habitat program, which creates communities where critters can find food, water, cover, and places to raise their young." The NWF's community wildlife habitat program challenges governments to make it a priority to plant more native plants and wildflowers. Those cities and counties that meet the requirements of the NWF may earn a certification. Coconut Creek was the first city in Broward county to earn such a designation last year and many others are following suit.