| Certified
Backyard Wildlife Habitat: the Burpee Museum grounds have been
certified through the National Wildlife Federation.
A healthy wildlife habitat needs four things: food, water,
cover and places for wildlife to raise their young. It's also
a good idea to employ sustainable gardening practices that
conserve our natural resources. Visit www.nwf.org to learn how you can certify your own backyard! |
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| Brush Fence: a great way to work with woody cuttings from tree pruning and
windfall. It provides cover for wildlife and acts as an aesthetic
alternative to a brush pile. To create our fence, we sunk two
rows of metal poles into the ground and laid the brush in
between them. |
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| Mulch Rings: an organic way to keep trees healthy! The mulch protects
the trees from being injured by lawn equipment and the absence
of grass allows the trees to absorb more water. On top of
all that, our mulch is a product of recycling--made from trees
that fell down in a storm in 2003. |
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| Going Natural: native plants rule on Burpee's grounds! Visit the southwest
corner for a glimpse of the prairie, stroll down to the river
to see our butterfly garden or hug one of the ancient oaks
that live here. The grounds are constantly changing with the
seasons and there are always amazing things to discover! view our
Grounds Gallery |
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| Our Neighbor,
the Rock River: living next to a river is a big
responsibility. We are working to address issues like erosion
control and the needs of aquatic animals. Erosion can be
managed by making careful vegetation choices and allowing the
river's edge to remain undisturbed. By placing cement blocks
and rocks in the water near the bank, we can help provide
shelter for fish. And leaving portions of the grounds
undeveloped allows waterfowl safe places to nest. |
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