Conservation Tip: 5 Simple Ways to Create Habitat this Fall

Oct 2, 2025

by Volunteer Services

Conservation Tip: 5 Simple Ways to Create Habitat this Fall

From the NWF Blog

Follow these simple tips to get your home garden in shape this fall and ready for the winter season while promoting healthy habitats:
1. Plant Now - Fall is the Best Time to Plant
2. Provide Fall Food and Cover - include plants that offer food and cover for birds and wildlife.
3. Don't Go Crazy with Fall Clean Up - Leave the leaves! Fall leaves are important habitats for many wildlife. Limit deadheading and trimming - Birds will eat seed heads of coneflowers and other seedy flowers. Seeds and berries that fall to the ground will attract other birds. Grasses and perennials with hollow stalks can provide places for pollinators to winter.
4. Certify Your Fall Habitat - Use this habitat checklist to see how you can make your garden more wildlife friendly.
5. Have Fall Habitat Fun! Remember to spend time in your own bit of nature. Invite your family and friends to enjoy this space with you and plan some fun fall activities to entertain you. Learn more here.

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