David Deardorff and Kathryn Wadsworth present 100 home projects designed
to inspire and empower anyone who wants to help save our native flora
and fauna in the face of habitat loss and climate change. This book
focuses on saving creatures and plants that are especially vulnerable
but that can be successfully helped by our efforts, such as bees, frogs,
butterflies, birds, trees, and wildflowers. Each project meets four
crucial criteria: (1) it will make a significant difference to the
survival of the species, (2) has a high likelihood of success, (3) is
easy to implement, and (4) is family-friendly.
The book raises awareness of endangered species that readers can help by
undertaking projects unique to their bioregion. Examples include
building an amphibian house for salamanders, raising tadpoles, creating
nesting sites for bees, and much more. Saving Nature One Yard at a
Time is an inspirational and practical compendium that will give
readers the knowledge and tools they need to take an active role in
nurturing the world around us, no matter we live.