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Bringing Nature Home in MaineJoin Maine Audubon in “Bringing Nature Home” Shop During the summer, Maine Audubon grows and promotes 100+ species of hard-to-find Maine native perennials, shrubs, trees, climate-resilient species, and more. shop.mainenativeplants.org Learn Maine Audubon hosts lectures, workshops, and walks, and also maintains numerous online resources including a Maine Native Plant Finder. mainenativeplants.orgVisit Maine Audubon works with municipalities, developers, land trusts, and others to create beautiful and beneficial landscapes in high-profile settings. To see “Bringing Nature Home” in action, find a listing of our habitat restoration projects on our website. maineaudubon.org/plantsJoin Become a Maine Audubon member to stay up to date and get a member discount on programs, events, and plant sales. maineaudubon.org/join20 Gilsland Farm RoadFalmouth, ME 04105(207) 781-2330 • maineaudubon.orgMaineNativePlants.orgUse the Maine Native Plant Finder to nd native plants best suited to your landscape.Shop.MaineNativePlants.orgPurchase native plants from Maine Audubon during the summer months.MaineAudubon.org/plantsTo see “Bringing Nature Home” in action, nd a habitat restoration project near you.For more information:Online: maineaudubon.org/plants Email: plants@maineaudubon.org e “Bringing Nature Home” program is funded in part by a gift from Jim and Ann Hancock.Maine Audubon works to conserve Maine wildlife and wildlife habitat by engaging people in education, conservation, and action.“Bringing Nature Home” is Maine Audubon’s community engagement and habitat restoration initiative based on the bestselling book of that title by Doug Tallamy.Landscapes throughout Maine have changed dramatically through the years. Today, gardens, yards, towns, and even new development are playing increasingly critical roles in supporting native food webs for birds, pollinators, and other wildlife. Our individual and collective efforts to support wildlife can be both intimately rewarding and broadly beneficial. Insects and butterflies, especially caterpillars, feed on native plants. Birds, amphibians, and small mammals in turn feed on the insects. Birds in particular need those insects to feed their babies. Native plants are at the center of this complex food web. With an overall focus on Maine birds and their habitats, Maine Audubon promotes what individuals and groups can do, including what plants to choose and how to manage and maintain our yards and gardens for their full ecological function and benefit. What is Bringing Nature Home?

Bringing Nature Home in MaineJoin Maine Audubon in “Bringing Nature Home” Shop During the summer, Maine Audubon grows and promotes 100+ species of hard-to-find Maine native perennials, shrubs, trees, climate-resilient species, and more. shop.mainenativeplants.org Learn Maine Audubon hosts lectures, workshops, and walks, and also maintains numerous online resources including a Maine Native Plant Finder. mainenativeplants.orgVisit Maine Audubon works with municipalities, developers, land trusts, and others to create beautiful and beneficial landscapes in high-profile settings. To see “Bringing Nature Home” in action, find a listing of our habitat restoration projects on our website. maineaudubon.org/plantsJoin Become a Maine Audubon member to stay up to date and get a member discount on programs, events, and plant sales. maineaudubon.org/join20 Gilsland Farm RoadFalmouth, ME 04105(207) 781-2330 • maineaudubon.orgMaineNativePlants.orgUse the Maine Native Plant Finder to nd native plants best suited to your landscape.Shop.MaineNativePlants.orgPurchase native plants from Maine Audubon during the summer months.MaineAudubon.org/plantsTo see “Bringing Nature Home” in action, nd a habitat restoration project near you.For more information:Online: maineaudubon.org/plants Email: plants@maineaudubon.org e “Bringing Nature Home” program is funded in part by a gift from Jim and Ann Hancock.Maine Audubon works to conserve Maine wildlife and wildlife habitat by engaging people in education, conservation, and action.“Bringing Nature Home” is Maine Audubon’s community engagement and habitat restoration initiative based on the bestselling book of that title by Doug Tallamy.Landscapes throughout Maine have changed dramatically through the years. Today, gardens, yards, towns, and even new development are playing increasingly critical roles in supporting native food webs for birds, pollinators, and other wildlife. Our individual and collective efforts to support wildlife can be both intimately rewarding and broadly beneficial. Insects and butterflies, especially caterpillars, feed on native plants. Birds, amphibians, and small mammals in turn feed on the insects. Birds in particular need those insects to feed their babies. Native plants are at the center of this complex food web. With an overall focus on Maine birds and their habitats, Maine Audubon promotes what individuals and groups can do, including what plants to choose and how to manage and maintain our yards and gardens for their full ecological function and benefit. What is Bringing Nature Home?

Bringing Nature Home in MaineJoin Maine Audubon in “Bringing Nature Home” Shop During the summer, Maine Audubon grows and promotes 100+ species of hard-to-find Maine native perennials, shrubs, trees, climate-resilient species, and more. shop.mainenativeplants.org Learn Maine Audubon hosts lectures, workshops, and walks, and also maintains numerous online resources including a Maine Native Plant Finder. mainenativeplants.orgVisit Maine Audubon works with municipalities, developers, land trusts, and others to create beautiful and beneficial landscapes in high-profile settings. To see “Bringing Nature Home” in action, find a listing of our habitat restoration projects on our website. maineaudubon.org/plantsJoin Become a Maine Audubon member to stay up to date and get a member discount on programs, events, and plant sales. maineaudubon.org/join20 Gilsland Farm RoadFalmouth, ME 04105(207) 781-2330 • maineaudubon.orgMaineNativePlants.orgUse the Maine Native Plant Finder to nd native plants best suited to your landscape.Shop.MaineNativePlants.orgPurchase native plants from Maine Audubon during the summer months.MaineAudubon.org/plantsTo see “Bringing Nature Home” in action, nd a habitat restoration project near you.For more information:Online: maineaudubon.org/plants Email: plants@maineaudubon.org e “Bringing Nature Home” program is funded in part by a gift from Jim and Ann Hancock.Maine Audubon works to conserve Maine wildlife and wildlife habitat by engaging people in education, conservation, and action.“Bringing Nature Home” is Maine Audubon’s community engagement and habitat restoration initiative based on the bestselling book of that title by Doug Tallamy.Landscapes throughout Maine have changed dramatically through the years. Today, gardens, yards, towns, and even new development are playing increasingly critical roles in supporting native food webs for birds, pollinators, and other wildlife. Our individual and collective efforts to support wildlife can be both intimately rewarding and broadly beneficial. Insects and butterflies, especially caterpillars, feed on native plants. Birds, amphibians, and small mammals in turn feed on the insects. Birds in particular need those insects to feed their babies. Native plants are at the center of this complex food web. With an overall focus on Maine birds and their habitats, Maine Audubon promotes what individuals and groups can do, including what plants to choose and how to manage and maintain our yards and gardens for their full ecological function and benefit. What is Bringing Nature Home?

Tips & TacticsIllustration by Vanessa Nesvig Note: Not all species drawn to scaleChoose plant species that serve as host plants for large numbers of buttery and moth caterpillars. Many birds that reproduce in Maine can only feed squishy insects to their babies. Black-capped Chickadees need more than 5,000 caterpillars to raise one clutch of chicks. Avoid exotics and cultivars that lack the co-adaptations and benets that native species have for Maine wildlife. Ask or research where a species comes from, and avoid species’ names followed by words in quotes. Your garden can thrive with less maintenance if you choose species that are native to Maine, naturally adapted to your growing conditions, and sited in the appropriate location.Rather than fertilizing and accomodating a struggling plant, consider replacing it. Identify what species you have, and include diverse canopy layers, brush piles, and nesting boxes. e withered parts of dormant perennials become great material for birds to build and line their nest with next year. Learn about Indigenous Ecological Knowledge and other cultural/historical context for plants we can and should grow.For thousands of years, the Wabanaki have noted the striking May blooms of shadbush as a reliable sign that sea run sh are returning to rivers near the coast. Bringing Nature HomeGive baby birds the caterpillars they needGrow Maine native plantsChoose the right plants for the right placesProvide nesting habitat for birds and other wildlifeGain perspectiveOther recommendations:Avoid chemical pesticides and fertilizers. Manage invasive species. Mow less lawn. Limit fall clean-up. Grow native plants from seed.

Tips & TacticsIllustration by Vanessa Nesvig Note: Not all species drawn to scaleChoose plant species that serve as host plants for large numbers of buttery and moth caterpillars. Many birds that reproduce in Maine can only feed squishy insects to their babies. Black-capped Chickadees need more than 5,000 caterpillars to raise one clutch of chicks. Avoid exotics and cultivars that lack the co-adaptations and benets that native species have for Maine wildlife. Ask or research where a species comes from, and avoid species’ names followed by words in quotes. Your garden can thrive with less maintenance if you choose species that are native to Maine, naturally adapted to your growing conditions, and sited in the appropriate location.Rather than fertilizing and accomodating a struggling plant, consider replacing it. Identify what species you have, and include diverse canopy layers, brush piles, and nesting boxes. e withered parts of dormant perennials become great material for birds to build and line their nest with next year. Learn about Indigenous Ecological Knowledge and other cultural/historical context for plants we can and should grow.For thousands of years, the Wabanaki have noted the striking May blooms of shadbush as a reliable sign that sea run sh are returning to rivers near the coast. Bringing Nature HomeGive baby birds the caterpillars they needGrow Maine native plantsChoose the right plants for the right placesProvide nesting habitat for birds and other wildlifeGain perspectiveOther recommendations:Avoid chemical pesticides and fertilizers. Manage invasive species. Mow less lawn. Limit fall clean-up. Grow native plants from seed.

Tips & TacticsIllustration by Vanessa Nesvig Note: Not all species drawn to scaleChoose plant species that serve as host plants for large numbers of buttery and moth caterpillars. Many birds that reproduce in Maine can only feed squishy insects to their babies. Black-capped Chickadees need more than 5,000 caterpillars to raise one clutch of chicks. Avoid exotics and cultivars that lack the co-adaptations and benets that native species have for Maine wildlife. Ask or research where a species comes from, and avoid species’ names followed by words in quotes. Your garden can thrive with less maintenance if you choose species that are native to Maine, naturally adapted to your growing conditions, and sited in the appropriate location.Rather than fertilizing and accomodating a struggling plant, consider replacing it. Identify what species you have, and include diverse canopy layers, brush piles, and nesting boxes. e withered parts of dormant perennials become great material for birds to build and line their nest with next year. Learn about Indigenous Ecological Knowledge and other cultural/historical context for plants we can and should grow.For thousands of years, the Wabanaki have noted the striking May blooms of shadbush as a reliable sign that sea run sh are returning to rivers near the coast. Bringing Nature HomeGive baby birds the caterpillars they needGrow Maine native plantsChoose the right plants for the right placesProvide nesting habitat for birds and other wildlifeGain perspectiveOther recommendations:Avoid chemical pesticides and fertilizers. Manage invasive species. Mow less lawn. Limit fall clean-up. Grow native plants from seed.

Tips & TacticsIllustration by Vanessa Nesvig Note: Not all species drawn to scaleChoose plant species that serve as host plants for large numbers of buttery and moth caterpillars. Many birds that reproduce in Maine can only feed squishy insects to their babies. Black-capped Chickadees need more than 5,000 caterpillars to raise one clutch of chicks. Avoid exotics and cultivars that lack the co-adaptations and benets that native species have for Maine wildlife. Ask or research where a species comes from, and avoid species’ names followed by words in quotes. Your garden can thrive with less maintenance if you choose species that are native to Maine, naturally adapted to your growing conditions, and sited in the appropriate location.Rather than fertilizing and accomodating a struggling plant, consider replacing it. Identify what species you have, and include diverse canopy layers, brush piles, and nesting boxes. e withered parts of dormant perennials become great material for birds to build and line their nest with next year. Learn about Indigenous Ecological Knowledge and other cultural/historical context for plants we can and should grow.For thousands of years, the Wabanaki have noted the striking May blooms of shadbush as a reliable sign that sea run sh are returning to rivers near the coast. Bringing Nature HomeGive baby birds the caterpillars they needGrow Maine native plantsChoose the right plants for the right placesProvide nesting habitat for birds and other wildlifeGain perspectiveOther recommendations:Avoid chemical pesticides and fertilizers. Manage invasive species. Mow less lawn. Limit fall clean-up. Grow native plants from seed.

Bringing Nature Home in MaineJoin Maine Audubon in “Bringing Nature Home” Shop During the summer, Maine Audubon grows and promotes 100+ species of hard-to-find Maine native perennials, shrubs, trees, climate-resilient species, and more. shop.mainenativeplants.org Learn Maine Audubon hosts lectures, workshops, and walks, and also maintains numerous online resources including a Maine Native Plant Finder. mainenativeplants.orgVisit Maine Audubon works with municipalities, developers, land trusts, and others to create beautiful and beneficial landscapes in high-profile settings. To see “Bringing Nature Home” in action, find a listing of our habitat restoration projects on our website. maineaudubon.org/plantsJoin Become a Maine Audubon member to stay up to date and get a member discount on programs, events, and plant sales. maineaudubon.org/join20 Gilsland Farm RoadFalmouth, ME 04105(207) 781-2330 • maineaudubon.orgMaineNativePlants.orgUse the Maine Native Plant Finder to nd native plants best suited to your landscape.Shop.MaineNativePlants.orgPurchase native plants from Maine Audubon during the summer months.MaineAudubon.org/plantsTo see “Bringing Nature Home” in action, nd a habitat restoration project near you.For more information:Online: maineaudubon.org/plants Email: plants@maineaudubon.org e “Bringing Nature Home” program is funded in part by a gift from Jim and Ann Hancock.Maine Audubon works to conserve Maine wildlife and wildlife habitat by engaging people in education, conservation, and action.“Bringing Nature Home” is Maine Audubon’s community engagement and habitat restoration initiative based on the bestselling book of that title by Doug Tallamy.Landscapes throughout Maine have changed dramatically through the years. Today, gardens, yards, towns, and even new development are playing increasingly critical roles in supporting native food webs for birds, pollinators, and other wildlife. Our individual and collective efforts to support wildlife can be both intimately rewarding and broadly beneficial. Insects and butterflies, especially caterpillars, feed on native plants. Birds, amphibians, and small mammals in turn feed on the insects. Birds in particular need those insects to feed their babies. Native plants are at the center of this complex food web. With an overall focus on Maine birds and their habitats, Maine Audubon promotes what individuals and groups can do, including what plants to choose and how to manage and maintain our yards and gardens for their full ecological function and benefit. What is Bringing Nature Home?