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National Wildlife Federation

National Wildlife Federation: Create a Certified Wildlife Habitat

For Students 3rd - 8th
This comprehensive resource provides information on how to set up a back yard garden. Providing food, water, cover, a place to raise young, and sustaining your garden are the topics discussed.
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University of Illinois

University of Illinois Extension: Urban Programs Resource Network: My First Garden

For Students 3rd - 5th
What does a garden need to grow? Aimed at younger students, learn what is needed for your first garden to succeed.
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National Wildlife Federation

National Wildlife Federation: How to Set Up a Nesting Box

For Students 3rd - 8th
Make your backyard garden a destination location for nesting birds. This succinct but thorough site explains how to build or select a nesting box, helps you decide where to place your nesting box, discusses when to set up your box, and...