In fact, your Schoolyard Habitats® site will not only provide inspiration for learning among students, educators and the community, but will become an important part of your local ecosystem providing essential habitat for wildlife.

NCWF hosts Schoolyard Habitat workshops throughout the year. We also have educational materials for projects such as butterfly gardening, creating bog gardens and project feeder watch. An office loan program for Schoolyard Habitats and Invasive Plant videos, slide presentations and other resources is available by calling (704) 332-5696. It’s like bringing a field trip to your own NC school grounds!

Visit NWF Schoolyard Habitats® to learn more

NC Certified Schools

Schoolyard Habitat Application

A North Carolina School, Park Road Montessori in Charlotte, received the honor of being the 2,000 Schoolyard Habitat certified in the Nation during this year’s Earth Day celebration. NCWF and NWF held a certification presentation commemorating the landmark certification. Some of the projects students have completed include: a nesting box monitoring program, planting an orchard, clearing invasive plants from the grounds, and planting butterfly and vegetable gardens. A crowd of 500 enjoyed children songs about habitat and the release of thousands of lady bugs.
Congratulations!