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Celebration in Lawrencetown, N.S.

Read the latest Conservation blog by CWF's Marine Program Manager, Sean Brillant, on one community's celebration of their wildlife-friendly status. Carole Wheatley, CWF's Backyard Habitat Program Officer and Lawrencetown resident, Diana Ackroyd, are cutting the cake in this accompanying photo.

Community Certification in the Annapolis Valley

CWF's Certification Program recently conducted a pilot project with the Village of Lawrencetown. This small community in the Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia sought the status of community certification, initiated by resident Diana Ackroyd. Diana's love of nature and down to earth practicality prompted her to create a wildlife oasis in her own garden. Recognizing the significant benefits of gardening with nature, rather than against it, and that it can be done regardless of property size, budget and time, Diana was inspired to get her community involved. Read on to learn more about Diana and Lawrencetown below.

Visit this community's website to learn more about this beautiful area and how things got started:
http://24.222.56.48/index.php/our-community/canadian-wildlife-federation-s-backyard-habitat-certification-project/

Read the more recent article by The Annapolis County Spectator:
http://www.annapoliscountyspectator.ca/News/2011-11-22/article-2811648/Lawrencetown-is-for-the-birds/1