Our backyards can become important habitats for birds like this Baltimore Oriole. Photo courtesy of Patrick Carney

The Bergen County Audubon Society is introducing a new program that the entire community can take part in. The BCAS’ Certified Wildlife Garden program will allow homeowners, communities, schools, businesses, places of worship, nature centers and others anywhere in New Jersey to have their gardens that benefit wildlife certified by Bergen County Audubon Society. Read more about the program here.