05/08/2026
Hold off until June before you mow or rake! Removing leaves from your yard eliminates vital wildlife habitat. Critters ranging from birds, mammals, and invertebrates rely on the leaf litter in your yard for food, shelter, and nesting material. π
Many pollinators overwinter in fallen leaves before emerging in late spring. You can often find birds flipping leaves in search of food. Leaf cover improves their odds of finding protein-rich invertebrates such as beetles, earthworms, and millipedes, which seek shelter under the security of leaves.
There are 3 billion less birds than there were 50 years ago. By taking actions in our own yards and in our own lives, we can help birds, pollinators, and overall biodiversity! ππ¦