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Log piles, ponds, and bee houses are just a few of the features that a Backyard Wildlife Habitat can offer its visitors. Check out these ideas for hands-on projects and activities.


Toad Abode
A simple water and cover feature for amphibians.
  1. Get a medium-size clay pot and saucer from a garden center.
  2. Put the saucer on the ground and keep it filled with water.
  3. Nearby, put the pot upside-down with an edge resting on a rock. That makes room for a toad to fit through and hide inside. (If you have a broken pot with a chunk missing at the rim, you have an abode with an instant doorway--no need to prop it up.)
  4. Watch for night visitors.









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