--- title: About Us | Garden for Wildlife description: Garden for Wildlife™ is leading a nationwide movement to create habitats for wildlife through native plants. Learn more about us and our mission. image: https://content.gardenforwildlife.com/hubfs/Images/Featured%20Photos/gfw-featured-image-home-hummingbird.jpg --- [Skip to content](https://content.gardenforwildlife.com/about-us#main-content) [![Garden for Wildlife by National Wildlife Federation logo](https://content.gardenforwildlife.com/hubfs/Branding/Logos/GFW%20Stacked%20Primary%20Logo/GFW-logo-stacked-color-1.svg)](https://content.gardenforwildlife.com/?hsLang=en) - Get Involved [**At Home**](https://content.gardenforwildlife.com/get-involved/at-home?hsLang=en) From planting a garden to spreading the word about native plants, everyone can take action. 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At Garden for Wildlife®, we believe native plants hold the key to a vibrant future for both wildlife and ourselves. But finding the right native plants for your unique space can be a daunting task because most marketplaces prioritize ornamental species, not those vital for supporting pollinators, birds, and butterflies. We're here to change that. ![about-us-hero-milkweed-monarch-caterpillar-1](https://content.gardenforwildlife.com/hubfs/Images/Pages/About%20Us/about-us-hero-milkweed-monarch-caterpillar-1.png) ![certified wildlife habitat sign with a swallowtail butterfly](https://content.gardenforwildlife.com/hubfs/Images/Pages/About%20Us/about-us-certified-wildlife-habitat-cwh-nwf-swallowtail.png) ## Unleashing the Power of Native Plants Our story begins in 1973, when the [National Wildlife Federation's Garden for Wildlife™ program](https://www.nwf.org/Garden-for-Wildlife/About) ignited a nationwide movement. Since then, millions of Americans have joined forces, creating over [300,000 Certified Wildlife Habitats®](https://content.gardenforwildlife.com/certified-wildlife-habitats?hsLang=en) and providing critical food, water, cover, and shelter for countless species. Today, Garden for Wildlife, Inc. is a for-profit company with a clear vision to make native plants accessible to more people, furthering the conservation mission of the National Wildlife Federation. We offer scientifically-backed, sustainably grown native plants that not only beautify landscapes but also create habitats where wildlife can thrive. 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[Launch a Fundraiser](https://content.gardenforwildlife.com/get-involved/fundraising?hsLang=en) ## Partnered with Nature, Powered by Science Through extensive research and partnerships, we've curated online plant collections specifically tailored to your region. These collections, meticulously crafted by our team of experts, are designed to attract and support butterflies, moths, native bees, and the birds that depend on them. Our expertise is rooted in science. We collaborate with esteemed scientists like Dr. Doug Tallamy, whose research identified "Keystone" plants essential for sustaining 90% of butterfly and moth species. This knowledge guides our plant collection curation. 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