The Longfellow Wildlife Project is an effort to certify the neighborhood of Greater Longfellow as a wildlife habitat under the National Wildlife Federation's Garden for Wildlife program. Interested in certifying your yard? Get started here >> Know a business, school, or public space that you'd like to get certified? Contact us for more information. Learn more: Why are wild spaces so important? How will we all benefit from this project? How close are we to being certified as a neighborhood?
The National Wildlife Federation officially certified the Greater Longfellow neighborhoods of Hiawatha, Howe, Longfellow, and Cooper as a Community Wildlife Habitat on August 10th, 2021. A five year community effort involving 173 households, 5 local schools, 6 local businesses/common areas, and the Longfellow Community Council. Celebrate this achievement at the Longfellow River Gorge Festival on Sept 11th from 1-5pm. Location: West River Parkway between 34th and 36th st. There will be more info about the project, canoe rides, rowing, music, children's activity area, and ice cream (while supplies last!).