Audubon Native Plant Backyard Challenge

May be an image of Indian paintbrush, coneflower and text that says '" Two years after joining the Native Plant Backyard Challenge, we have a 1000 square foot meadow, which will in another year's time be twice that size. FIRST FIRSTYEAR YEAR It has become home to birds, both ground-nesting and those that occupy the bird boxes. During this summer, a deer fawn uses it to escape detection. Rabbits hide in its tall grass. And it has brought lot of joy into our lives just looking out the window at the flowers. NICK RAMIREZ NATIVE PLANT BACKYARD CHALLENGE RE RETURNING PARTICIPANT Audubon Grange Insurance Audubon Center SECOND SECONDYEAR YEAR'

Registration opens in early 2025

Whether you're a native plant experienced pro or totally new to the concept, check out the Audubon Native Plant Backyard Challenge!

Franklin Soil and Water supports Grange Insurance Audubon Center and Columbus Audubon to encourage more native plants in Central Ohio backyards through their annual challenge.

For a small fee, participants will receive an information toolkit, goodie bag, educational classes and special events, and a native plant sign for your yard.

Click here to learn more and sign up!

Audubon Native Plant Backyard Challenge

Registration opens in early 2025

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