Isn’t it just wonderful to suddenly get wind of a perfect idea that makes soooo much sense?  

On my departure for Tauranga to do Nature Nerd stuff at the Bay of Plenty Garden and Arts Festival, I received a fabulous email from Laura, who runs the Envirohub Bay of Plenty.  

Space for Nature.  

This is the picture:  

Nature doesn’t just belong in our National Parks, our rural areas and wild, open spaces.   

If we use our spades and our plants, we can create a Biodiverse area around our homes as well. In cities and villages, in the centre of towns, all the way to the outskirts of those sterile new subdivisions.  

It’s a matter of creating the right kind of habitat which will attract lizards, insects, birds, and magnificent fungi in autumn.  

Your garden could become an important corridor of Native species nearby, allowing them to move deeper and further into your “hood”. 

Trapping pest species is another way to add to the Biodiversity of your Quarter Acre Paradise.  

Imagine becoming part of such a community that links us all together for the same generous reasons: creating a much better and enjoyable ecosystem, which will be making bird song a regular concert of the Neighbourhood.  

There are many ways you can go about creating your own little Paradise: join a restoration team in your area (planting, trapping, weed removal, etc) and learn what works well in your district to get Biodiversity back in the backyard. You can also go for a walk in your local forest and identify what native trees, shrub, and plant species do well – identification is pretty easy when you use iNaturalist (an app on your smart phone).  

You can also visit your local Botanic garden and learn from the professional Botanists!  

Envirohub Bay of Plenty came up with another grand idea: sign the pledge to make Space for Nature in your Backyard and you’ll receive advice and resources to help you in your journey – plus a sign for your gate or letterbox (“We’re Providing Space for Nature”). 

Plus, a Native Tree and a Trap to get rid of the unwanted critters  

Such a simple idea. 

Thank you Laura! You made my day. 

For more information, visit their website here. 

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