Nature vs. Nurture

The hand of man has altered the face of North America drastically in the last few hundred years. Where there once was forest and grassland fed by ponds and streams, there are now cities and suburbs, freeways and shopping centers, high-rises and warehouses. To species other than man, this is just desert.

Creating An Oasis

We can’t turn back the clock and return to our mossy woodlands with deep, clear pools, but, one of the things you can do is to build a pond to create a flourishing aquatic ecosystem in the midst of this man-made desert. Keeping beautiful fish, as well as attracting birds, butterflies, frogs and other creatures to your back yard is a matter of providing for their basic needs. Naturally, water is one of the most important components that wildlife need in their habitat.

We’ll show you how to create a lush and attractive oasis for all kinds of wildlife in our April article, Nature vs. Nurture: The Aquatic Ecosystem.