Benson Community Garden
Benson Community Garden has been officially recognized as a Certified Wildlife Habitat® by the National Wildlife Federation, one of the nation’s oldest and largest conservation organizations. The certification honors the garden’s efforts to support pollinators, protect biodiversity and promote hands-on environmental leadership in the heart of Omaha.
The National Wildlife Federation’s program recognizes individuals, schools, organizations and communities that create natural, sustainable habitats that support wildlife. To earn certification, spaces must provide essential elements for native species to thrive—such as food sources, clean water, shelter, and safe places to raise their young—while also using practices that conserve natural resources and protect the environment…