Conservation at Home

Anyone can help conserve Scotts Bluff National Monument and other national, state, and local parks by taking action at home! Water, lands, and air are all connected, so the actions people take at home have far-reaching effects. People interested in helping protect water, air, and wildlife can do a variety of things: Plant native flowers, use dark-sky friendly lighting fixtures, limit or avoid fertilizer, and reduce water waste. Explore these topics for more ideas.

 

How You Can Help

  • A butterfly feeds from yellow flowers.
    Help Pollinators

    Even small changes in our own backyards can help pollinators survive and thrive.

  • A yellow bird rests on a branch of a pine tree.
    Help Birds

    Explore this list of seven simple actions to help birds.

  • a water bottle filling station is used to refill a water bottle
    Conserve Water

    Use a reusable bottle, avoid fertilizer, and take other actions to conserve water.

  • a woman crouches in a grassy area and puts pulled invasive plants into a bag
    Remove Invasive Species

    We can all work together to help defend our national parks and other public lands from invasive species.

  • a man, wearing a helmet, bicycles on a path
    Live Green

    Take a positive step toward developing a more efficient home and a healthier community.

  • the milky way above a sandstone butte
    Protect Night Skies

    You, your neighbors, and your community can make a difference in conserving our heritage of starry skies.

Last updated: October 27, 2023

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P.O. Box 27
Gering, NE 69341

Phone:

308 436-9700

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