64. “Join The Garden For Wildlife Month Challenge” with David Mizejewski, National Wildlife Federation
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Welcome to episode 64 of the Nurtured by Nature podcast, today I’m delighted to welcome back David Mizejewski, a Naturalist and self-confessed Nature Geek who works for the National Wildlife Federation. David previously joined me for an inspiring discussion about the importance of leaving the leaves and other Autumn tips for nature friendly gardening in Episode 52.
This time we’re embracing Garden For Wildlife month and No Mow May, so David and I touch on some tips for encouraging wildlife to thrive in your yard in Spring and Summer as well as sharing how embracing container gardening can ensure that even in the smallest of outdoor spaces you can help contribute to creating a place to support and nurture your native flora and fauna.
David is celebrating his 25th year with the National Wildlife Federation so alongside sharing his wonderful gardening tips our discussion draws on his depth of experience to also explore the sometimes unexpected value that urban spaces provide to nurture wildlife, the relationship between environmental and social justice issues and the power of community led nature spaces to create lasting change. We also share the fun we have both had by setting up critter or wildlife cameras to spy on the new wild neighbours that move in when we create habitats in which they can thrive.
In these often dark and challenging times we our reminded that nature can be our sanctuary, providing joy and hope, a solace to modern life, when we share our spaces with amazing creatures and we welcome them into our lives we are so often rewarded in a myriad of unexpected ways.
Learn more about David
David Mizejewski is a naturalist, author and television presenter with the National Wildlife Federation. He holds a degree in Human and Natural Ecology from Emory University and is an expert on wildlife and our environment. He is dedicated to using his knowledge and unbridled enthusiasm to help others understand and protect the natural world. David regularly appears in the media to promote wildlife conservation.
Website: https://naturalist.nwf.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dmizejewski
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dmizejewski
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dmizejewski/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DavidMizejewski
May is Garden for Wildlife® Month, and that means it is the perfect time to celebrate your own garden and it’s amazing impact on wildlife. From small balconies to spacious yards, wildlife gardens can have a big impact no matter their size! This year for Garden for Wildlife Month, we’re excited to celebrate gardens of all sizes and even gardens in unlikely locations! If you have an outdoor space such as a balcony, a flight of stairs up a brownstone, or even a small greenspace around a mailbox, you can garden for wildlife. Plus, if you sign up for the NWF Garden Habitats Newsletter in May, you can even be entered to win a native plant container garden bundle! With over seven million participants and over 50 years of service, Garden for Wildlife is America’s largest, longest running habitat movement dedicated to helping wildlife thrive where people live, work, play, learn, and worship. Join over 315,000 Certified Wildlife Habitats® when you get your garden certified!
Other Useful Resources:
National Wildlife Federation: https://www.nwf.org/
Certify your garden with NWF: Save 20% when you certify and purchase a sign- Use code GARDEN20 https://certifiedwildlifehabitat.nwf.org/
Podcast Episode with David Mizejewski – Leave The Leaves: Tips For Supporting Nature In Your Garden: https://fionamackayphotography.com/2024/10/52-leave-the-leaves-tips-for-supporting-nature-in-your-garden-with-david-mizejewski-national-wildlife-federation/
Podcast Episode with Shubber Ali Garden For Wildlife: https://fionamackayphotography.com/2024/06/47-the-garden-revolution-planting-native-plants-with-shubber-ali-garden-for-wildlife-by-national-wildlife-federation/
Book: Attracting Birds, Butterflies and Other Backyard Wildlife by David Mizejewski
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