
The Backyard Ecologist’s Newsletter
The official newsletter of Backyard Ecology™
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- Stories and thoughts from Shannon and Anthony which aren’t included in the regular Backyard Ecology™ blogs, podcasts, and videos.
- A weekly tip for creating and maintaining your own thriving backyard ecosystem.
- Important Backyard Ecology™ news and upcoming events.
- Round ups of the most recent Backyard Ecology™ blogs, podcasts, and videos.
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Let us help you explore nature and create a thriving backyard ecosystem you can enjoy and be proud of.

Each Thursday, when your newsletter arrives in my inbox, it’s like a breath of fresh air.
Thank you for creating it.
~ Dorothy
I loved your recent email about small spaces.
You gave folks some great ideas for how to grow no matter how small the space.
~ Marty
Just a quick but sincere “thank you” for sharing your insight and knowledge of the world we share!
You open new doors of understanding in a way that is easy to grasp!
~ Jimmy
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~ Katie
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~ Ran & Nancy
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Backyard Ecology™’s Guiding Principles:
🦋 Curiosity: Nature is fun, interesting, and worth exploring. We will never know everything. Answers lead to more questions. That’s half the fun.
🦋 Balanced: You don’t have to choose. You can support nature AND have a beautiful property that you can enjoy and be proud of.
🦋 Science informed: Habitat creation and management should be based on the latest scientific research available. This is true regardless of whether you’re working in a small garden or on hundreds of acres.
🦋 Stewardship: Anyone can make a positive difference in the natural world and leave an ecological legacy on their property.