Oasis4Life
Creating an oasis for wildlife in your yard and neighborhood.
Think of your yard, your block or your neighborhood as "mini-greenways" - a place for nature to grow and flourish. Imagine how your sustainable yard along with tens of other healthy yards in your neighbohood can attract and nurture bird, animal and insect habitat by giving them a place to feed, get a cool drink, shelter and raise the next generation.
The American lawn - Beyond golf coarse turf and looking toward habitat -friendly and healthy lawns.
Gardening and community gardening - Private gardens and public gardens
Smart water use - Conserving water in the landscape is really quite easy
Trees in your neighborhood - Your trees, city trees
Native plants and grasses - New, old ways to protect water and plant beautiful gardens
Information Links:
"Babies Know: A Liitle Dirt (Soil) is Good for You"
New York Times article
Water Footprint of food and action

