In your home:

• Recycle everything you can; newspapers, scrap papers, cans, glass, motor oil, plastics, appliances, etc.
• Turn lights and TV off when you are out of the room.
• Don't leave the water running. Turn off the tap when brushing your teeth or washing your face.
• Take reusable items to a charitable organization or thrift shop.
• Use cloth napkins, not paper.
• Keep your cat indoors. Cats do a lot of damage to wildlife including birds, mice, frogs, squirrels, lizards, etc. Putting a bell on your cat can help.
• Don't put hazardous materials down your drain or in the trash. Things like paint thinner; motor oil, and antifreeze can pollute our water or land, impacting wildlife as well as people. For more information, check out the EPA's guide to safe management of household waste.
• Learn about Seafood Watch and support ocean-friendly sustainable seafood.

In your backyard and community:

• Don't Litter.
• Walk, ride you bike, carpool or use public transportation when possible.
• Contact your local US Fish and Wildlife Services to learn about ways you can assist native wildlife.
• Support natural areas and nature centers near you.
• Plant native trees and bushes with berries or nuts to provide birds and other creatures with both places to live and something to eat.
• Put bird feeders and baths in your yard. (Birds can usually find plenty of food, but water is often hard to find.)
• Pull weeds instead of using herbicides.
• Buy or make your own natural compost. Compost is a natural fertilizer that enriches the soil. You can use food waste products like vegetables, fruit, coffee grounds and any other non-animal product. For composting information visit http://www.hdra.org.uk/gh_comp.htm.