Kane County Guide

A Guide to Services in Kane County

Backyard Conservation

Code: JD-1500.1000

Programs that provide information and guidance for people who want to protect the soil, water, air, plant and animal resources in their own backyards or in outdoor settings at school or work. Included may be tips for improving soil using composting, mulching and other techniques; managing nutrients and pests; implementing water conservation practices; restoring native vegetation; selecting a site for and planting trees for shade and wildlife habitat; establishing backyard ponds or wetlands systems; developing basking sites; and providing feeders, bird baths, nesting boxes, roosting boxes and other accoutrements that attract birds, butterflies, frogs, insect-eating bats and other small mammals to a backyard setting.

See Also:

Greenhouses/Nurseries (BD-2600.0100-265)

Home Gardening Assistance/Supplies (BD-2600.3000)

Land Conservation (JD-1500.4500)

Plant Conservation (JD-1500.6500)

Water Resources Conservation (JD-1500.9500)

Wildlife Conservation (JD-1500.9600)

Plant/Tree Banks (JD-2000.6500)

Nature Centers/Walks (PL-6400.6000)

Wildlife Exhibitions (PL-6400.9600)

Wildlife Viewing Excursions (PL-7600.9300)

Horticultural Societies (PS-8200.3000)

Wildlife Appreciation Societies (PS-8200.9500)

Plant/Gardening Materials Donation Programs (TI-1800.6800)

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