There are many ways to stay busy at home without making a permanent dent in the couch, like making a backyard habitat! This past spring, News4Jax explained how to become a backyard naturalist during the pandemic and now we’re going to dig a little deeper. Florida Fish and Wildlife experts suggest that making your yard into a backyard habitat takes it to the next level by supporting local wildlife. “Florida-native plants provide beautiful textures, dimensions and color to your landscape while also benefiting local wildlife such as pollinators and birds," said Amanda Herrera-Hernandez , business development coordinator at Liberty Landscape Supply. Another key step to remember would be to provide the elements of good habitat essential to all wildlife, like food, water, shelter and space to raise young.