What’s your land’s true nature?

Wild or mild? Take this 5-minute quiz and find out whether your property is a thriving wildlife haven or an opportunity waiting to bloom. See how you compare to neighbors and discover easy ways to boost your land's ecological value.

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The Lay of Your Land

Let's start by getting to know your outdoor canvas! Location, proximity to other buildings, and size–these factors all shape your property’s ecological potential.

Wild Fact: Studies show that even small outdoor spaces can become crucial pit stops for migrating butterflies and birds, creating lifelines through our developed world. Your patch of green packs more ecological power than you think!

What kind of outdoor area would you like to focus on today?

Note: For larger areas like campuses, we recommend choosing a typical half-acre section to answer the upcoming questions. This gives us a consistent sample to evaluate.

Where is this land located?

We’ll use this address to tailor the Wildr questions and score to your specific ecological region.

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You're in EcoRegion 15 Tropical Wet Forests

This region acts as Earth's "air conditioner," with a single acre of rainforest releasing up to 20,000 gallons of water into the atmosphere daily!

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You're in EcoRegion 13 Temperate Sierras

This region hosts what may be Earth's largest living organism—a colony of aspen trees covering 106 acres, all connected by a single root system!

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You're in EcoRegion 10 North American Deserts

Despite appearing barren, this region boasts over 2,000 unique plant species and experiences temperature swings of up to 80°F in a single day!

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You're in EcoRegion 12 Southern Semiarid Highlands

This transitional region serves as a crucial migration corridor for hundreds of bird species, some traveling over 4,000 miles annually!

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You're in EcoRegion 8 Eastern Temperate Forests

These forests contain the highest plant diversity in the US and Canada, with more tree species diversity than all of Europe combined, and are home to some of North America's oldest mountain ranges!

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You're in EcoRegion 11 Mediterranean California

Although it covers less than 0.3% of the continental US, this small region contains more endemic plant species than any comparable area in North America!

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You're in EcoRegion 9 Great Plains

The deep roots of native grasses in this region—some reaching up to 15 feet deep!—have built some of the richest soils on Earth, quietly storing carbon far underground for centuries!

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You're in EcoRegion 0 Water

This region acts as Earth's "air conditioner," with a single acre of rainforest releasing up to 20,000 gallons of water into the atmosphere daily!

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You're in EcoRegion 3 Taiga

This massive forest–the largest stretch of contiguous forest left in the world–stores more carbon than any other terrestrial ecosystem and contains trees adapted to survive temperatures below -60°F!

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You're in EcoRegion 2 Tundra

Despite frozen ground most of the year, this region explodes with wildflowers during its brief summer, when plants must complete their entire life cycle in just 6-8 weeks!

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You're in EcoRegion 6 Northwestern Forested Mountains

In these rugged mountains, you can pass through nearly every climate zone in North America—from temperate rainforests to alpine tundra—in just a few miles of elevation. This zone is also home to 75% of Earth's geothermal features.

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You're in EcoRegion 7 Marine West Coast Forest

Trees in this foggy region–redwoods and sequoias–can grow taller than 30-story buildings, creating their own ecosystems high up in the sky. Some species live over 800 years, harvesting moisture directly from the air!

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You're in EcoRegion 5 Northern Forests

These forests grow on some of the oldest exposed rock on Earth—over one billion years old—and contain lakes formed by glaciers that retreated only 10,000 years ago!

How savvy are you about your land's wild potential?

Slide to select where you fall on the scale:

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What's the size of the land you're assessing?

Don’t worry about the size of your land. What matters is how effectively you use the space you have.

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How many other homes or buildings are there within 120 yards of this land?

(120 yards is about the size of a football field.)

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Land Management Style

Next up: questions about your mowing routine, plant choices, and yard maintenance—simple practices that shape your outdoor space's health and wildlife habitat.

Wild Fact: Areas mowed less frequently have 5 times more bees, and these busy visitors help produce one out of every three bites of food on your plate!

I use pesticides or fertilizers in my yard.

(including organic pesticides)

I've included plants specifically chosen to attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.

I tend to leave outdoor lights on through the night.

I'm careful about water usage, avoiding unnecessary sprinklers or limiting watering times.

I leave fallen trees or woody debris to decompose naturally somewhere on my property.

During peak growing season, I mow my lawn:

When fall leaves come down, I typically:

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Trees & Shade: The Big Picture

Trees bring property to life, literally! They give animals homes, keep soil in place, and clean our water. They cool us down on hot days and trap harmful gases from the air. A yard with many types of trees creates a healthy mini-ecosystem that is more resilient against problems like drought or pests or floods. Especially native trees.

BIG TREE CHECK

How many giants live on your property?

(These are trees with trunks wider than a hug - over 25" diameter)

If you were a bird flying overhead, how much of your property would be hidden by tree leaves?

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What’s living on the land

Look closely—and listen. The songs, blooms, and tiny wings around you reveal how alive your land really is. Native plants bring even more life—and strengthen the world beyond your yard.

Wild Fact: Native plants can support up to four times more caterpillar species and 60 times more pollinators than traditional lawns!

LOCAL PLANT TYPES

If you had to guess, what percentage of your plants are native to this area?

(not imported from other regions or countries)

FLOWERING DIVERSITY

How many different native flowering plants grow on your property?

LOCAL TREES

Have you noticed any of these native trees on your property?

Select all that apply - don't worry if you're not sure!

SPECIAL VISITORS

Have you spotted any of these birds in the past year?

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Pollinator Watch

Have you observed any of these other pollinators on your property?

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RESULTS

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YOUR LAND’S TRUE NATURE

Wildlife Wonderland

You're practically running a national park! Your yard ranks among the most eco-friendly we've seen, providing premium habitat that wildlife rave about. Your land quietly filters water, captures carbon, and hosts remarkable biodiversity. Around here, the birds don't just visit—they write sonnets about your sanctuary.

YOUR LAND’S TRUE NATURE

Critter Central

The wildlife has your address saved! Your yard outshines most properties, serving as a crucial stepping stone across suburban sprawl. That 'mess' under your bushes? It’s five-star accommodations. Just a few tweaks could make you the ecological talk of the town.

YOUR LAND’S TRUE NATURE

Half-Wild Haven

Nature’s favorite part-timer! With a healthy mix of wild and tamed spaces, you've mastered the mullet approach—business in front, wild party in back. Your land provides more ecological benefits than meets the eye. A few small changes could double your wildlife value this season.

YOUR LAND’S TRUE NATURE

Cautiously Cultivated

Nature with a really good haircut! Your yard is more manicured than most, but it’s already holding real potential—and there’s plenty of room to grow. Adding a few native plants or mowing a little less could spark a surprising wildlife boom. Even small shifts can bring big life.

YOUR LAND’S TRUE NATURE

Politely Tamed

"Your yard follows all the rules—but where's the fun in that? It currently offers less habitat than most, but you're sitting on ecological gold. Even dedicating a small area to native plants could send pollinator visits soaring. Nature’s ready to throw a party at your place."

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Note: Your self-reported assessment draws from scientific principles but isn't verified; this educational tool helps you understand your land's ecological health while starting a rewilding conversation!

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Wild spaces are vanishing—along with the pollinators, clean water, and life that connects us all. But small changes add up quickly.
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One yard becomes a patch. Patches become corridors. Corridors rebuild entire ecosystems.

It starts with you. It grows with all of us.

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