Like any garden, a naturalization project is constantly evolving, growing
and changing. Your site should never be considered finished.  There are
many opportunities to add new elements to enhance the area and keep
students involved.  Here are a few suggestions: 

Bird houses and feeders
Bird houses and feeders can be built by students, or store purchased
then painted and decorated.  This allows students to research the
specifications for local birds.  Visit the WILD ABOUT GARDENING
section of the Canadian Wildlife Federation website for tips on how to
attract birds to the area, and bird house plans.

Houses for other wildlife
Creating homes for wildlife like bats and butterflies allows students to
actively participate in attracting local wildlife.  Visit the WILD ABOUT
GARDENING section of the Canadian Wildlife Federation website for
tips on how to attract bats, toads, butterflies and other pollinators to the
area, and plans to build homes for them.

Art projects
Schools have found numerous ways to incorporate art into their
naturalization project.  Art forms can be permanent or temporary,
functional or decorative and as simple or complex as you like. 
Let your imagination go!

Garbage cans and benches
Although not glamorous, garbage receptacles help to keep the site clean
and extra seating can make the area more attractive to community
members.  Both can be expensive and may require raising some money
or asking someone for donations.  Check with your school board to see
what type they will approve.

Signs
Signs are often included as a way of recognizing donors, marking the
entrance to the site or providing information on the project.  They range
greatly in size, materials and cost.

Plant labels
Plant labels can be problematic because they are small and easy to
remove.  Some schools have managed with temporary labels, while
others have invested in permanent ones.  An alternative may be to rely
on a plan of the garden that identifies the plants.  

For more information on any of the above elements, visit the Resources
page and check the Map for local information. For more images see our
Photo Gallery