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Arkansas Wildlife Federation (AWF) works with the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) to promote actions that help wildlife at your home, school, place of business, or place of worship.

Resources

"Welcoming Wildlife" Series Presentations

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Additional Resources

The following partner resources provide practical information for creating and maintaining your wildlife habitat.

Arkansas Pollinators Brochure

This brochure published by the Arkansas Monarch Conservation Partnership provides an introduction to native plant gardening.

Native Plant Care and Maintenance Guide

This fact sheet published by the Arkansas Monarch Conservation Partnership serves as a companion to their Native Plants List and provides additional guidance to ensure your native plants thrive.

Gardening for Monarchs

The Monarch Joint Venture shares tips for planning and planting a garden that benefits monarch butterflies and other pollinators in this resource.

Arkansas Recommended Plants List

The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center’s Native Plant Directory allows you to filter your search by a variety of characteristics, including growing conditions, bloom time, color, and more.  

Arkansas Monarch Conservation Partnership Plants List

This list serves as a useful reference for selecting the right native plants for your needs, and is the companion for the Native Plant Care and Maintenance Guide.

Native Plants for Your Arkansas Garden

The Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission produced this extensive plant list and includes grasses, shrubs, ferns, and wildflowers for every level of sun exposure.