Benson Community Garden (bensongardens.org) has been officially recognized as a Certified Wildlife Habitat® by the National Wildlife Federation, one of the nation’s oldest and largest conservation organizations. The certification honors the garden’s efforts to support pollinators, protect biodiversity and promote hands-on environmental leadership in the heart of Omaha.
The National Wildlife Federation’s program recognizes individuals, schools, organizations and communities that create natural, sustainable habitats to support wildlife. To earn certification, spaces must provide essential elements for native species to thrive while also using practices that conserve natural resources and protect the environment.
“The community garden was built from the ground up to show what’s possible—even in a small urban space,” said Jenny Goetzinger, Benson Community Garden coordinator. “This certification is a win not just for wildlife, but for the entire community.”
The Benson Community Garden exemplifies the key principles at the core of the certification program and its own neighborhood mission: biodiversity, sustainable living, and inspiration and outreach.
For more information, visit bensongardens.org.