In order to become certified, a property must provide the four basic elements that all wildlife need: food, water, cover and places to raise young. In addition to providing for wildlife, certified habitats conserve our natural resources by reducing or eliminating the need for fertilizers, pesticides, and/or irrigation water, which ultimately protects the air, soil and water throughout our communities.

David Mizejewski, NWF Naturalist commented, “It’s easy to feel that there is no hope for wildlife in our modern world of smog, traffic and asphalt. But there is hope. Each of us can make our own piece of the Earth a healthy, green space that helps restore the ecological balance.” MSLF is happy to provide wildlife with greater incentive to call our piece of the Earth home!

The planning and hard work of many individuals over many years has resulted in MSLF’s beautiful and special “backyard.” Too many people have contributed their minds, time and labor to mention them all here. However, a special call-out to Lissa Hektor (former MSLF Executive Director) is appropriate. Her long-term vision for this space and her tireless work towards its development will not be forgotten. Thanks, too, to Katherine Ritter (alumnae parent and board member), for her time and expertise, and for managing the process of this certification.

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