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

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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?

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 plant choices, maintenance routines, and management behaviors—simple practices that shape your outdoor space's health and wildlife habitat.

Do you use any pesticides or fertilizers (including organic pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, any tick treatments)?

Wild Fact: Pesticides—even “organic” ones—kill the butterflies and bees you’re trying to help.

Do you have native plants that support pollinators and other wildlife?

Wild Fact: Native plants evolved in your region over thousands of years and serve as the primary food source for local wildlife.

Do you leave outdoor lights on through the night?

Wild Fact: Half of all insects are nocturnal—our lights are destroying their world and confusing every creature that depends on darkness.

How often do you water your lawn or outdoor space?

Wild Fact: Lawns drive about 30% of home water use—about 9 billion gallons daily. Native plants, once established, need far less.

Do you leave fallen wood or branches to break down naturally somewhere on your property?

Wild Fact: Brush piles and fallen wood feed fungi, shelter insects, and support up to 40% of forest wildlife.

What best describes your lawn?

Wild Fact: Turfgrass covers more land than corn, wheat, and fruit orchards combined—but feeds neither people nor wildlife.

What do you usually do with leaves in autumn?

Wild Fact: Most insects overwinter in leaves—removing them kills future butterflies before they have a chance to fly. And running a gas blower for 10 minutes emits as much pollution as driving 180 miles!

Do you remove invasive plants from your property?

Wild Fact: Invasive plants crowd out natives and threaten endangered species because they don’t provide the food or shelter local wildlife needs.

Do you have a water feature that supports wildlife (like a bird bath, pond, or fountain)?

Wild Fact: A water source that doesn't freeze in winter can be a lifesaver for migrating birds

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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?

Giants are trees with trunks wider than a hug - over 25" diameter

Wild Fact: Just one giant tree can store 68 pounds of carbon, prevent 22 gallons of rainwater runoff, and host over 500 caterpillar species.

SHRUB & YOUNG TREE CHECK

How many native shrubs or smaller native trees live on your property?

Wild Fact: Native shrubs and small trees fill crucial gaps in the food web—providing nectar, berries, and safe nesting spots.

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

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Wild Fact: Canopy cover cools the ground by up to 25°F, holds moisture, and supports 80% of terrestrial biodiversity.

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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 4x more caterpillar species and 60x more pollinators than traditional lawns!

LOCAL PLANT TYPES

Roughly what percentage of the plants in your garden or managed areas are native to your region?

Wild Fact: 90% of plant-eating insects can only survive on native plants they evolved with.

FLOWERING DIVERSITY

How many different species of flowering plants grow in your garden or managed areas?

Wild Fact: The more types of flowers you grow, the more pollinators you attract.

NEW!

You can now import iNaturalist observations to give your Wildr Score a boost.

Even if you don’t use iNaturalist yet, click “Import”—someone else may have made observations on your land.

We've successfully imported your observations from iNaturalist!

Results may not match your full iNaturalist profile. We only use observations of plants, birds, and insects made on or by your property. “Casual” observations are excluded.

Something went wrong during the import. Click “Next” to manually select species.

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!

We've successfully imported your iNaturalist tree observations and selected them for you!
SPECIAL VISITORS

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

Select all that apply - images provided to help with identification

We've successfully imported your iNaturalist bird observations and selected them for you!

Do you use the Merlin Bird ID app?

We’re considering a future integration to make it easier to connect the birds you see with the plants they need.

POLLINATOR WATCH

Have you observed any of these insects on your property?

Select all that apply - images provided to help with identification

We've successfully imported your iNaturalist pollinator observations and selected them for you!

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!

Wherever you are on your journey, the Less Lawn, More Life challenge is here to support your next step —with ideas, tools, and inspiration to help you grow even wilder. At the end, check your Wildr score again and see how far you’ve come.
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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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Custom Wildr Reports and recommendations, tailored to your special piece of Earth.
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Plus, new iNaturalist integration to help you spot, identify, and celebrate the life growing all around you.

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