Today I'm delighted to be joined in conversation by David Mizejewski, a Naturalist & self-confessed Nature Geek working with the National Wildlife Federation.

David is a regular in the media including having presented a series on Animal Planet called Backyard Habitat that showed people how to transform their yards & gardens into spaces where nature can thrive.

Together we dive into how to manage our gardens in the fall & autumn, David explains why leaving the leaves is so important, from the myriad of surprising wildlife that are dependent on the leaf litter to the benefits of reducing your environmental impact & saving yourself time & money whilst ensuring a healthier garden.

To avoid overwhelm David shares Pro Tips on how to keep as many leaves as possible at home, utilising them for mulch on flower beds to composting, but also importantly reminds us to be gentle with ourselves & simply do the best we can.

Gardening for wildlife is an empowering solution to the multiple crisis our environment faces & the NWF have a lot of resources to help you get involved to create a paradise for nature at home.

I hope will have you looking at Autumn leaves with a whole new level of wonder. Share your pictures with David & I to celebrate stewarding your patch of the earth to ensure nature, wildlife and people can thrive #leavetheleaves.

Learn more about David
David Mizejewski is a naturalist, author and television presenter with the National Wildlife Federation. He holds a degree in Human and Natural Ecology from Emory University and is an expert on wildlife and our environment. He is dedicated to using his knowledge and unbridled enthusiasm to help others understand and protect the natural world. David regularly appears in the media to promote wildlife conservation.

Website: https://naturalist.nwf.org/
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dmizejewski/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DavidMizejewski

October is Leave the Leaves Month: https://www.nwf.org/Native-Plant-Habitats/Join-the-Movement/Seasonal-Initiatives/Leave-the-Leaves-Month

Pro Tips: https://blog.nwf.org/2023/10/pro-tips-for-leaving-the-leaves

Other Useful Resources:
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