Backyard Ecology
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Do you live in the eastern U.S. and want to grow native plants so that you can attract tons of butterflies, bees, birds, and other wildlife to your yard? Then you鈥檙e in the right place. We want to help you transform your yard into a beautiful, thriving ecosystem that you can enjoy and be proud of. We are passionate about sharing our expertise and love of nature with others. Anthony has an M.S. in Agriculture and a B.S. in Wildlife Biology. Shannon has an M.S. in Ecology and a B.S. in Wildlife Biology. Shannon has also written multiple books, and we both enjoy giving presentations and keynotes. Guiding Principles: 馃 Curiosity: Nature is fun, interesting, and worth exploring. 馃 Balanced: You can support nature AND have a beautiful property. 馃 Science informed: Habitat creation and management should be based on the latest scientific research available. 馃 Stewardship: Your property can provide valuable habitat for pollinators and wildlife.
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