Welcome to the Urban Wildlife Project!

By working together, individuals, neighbors and communities can ensure a vibrant future for our urban and suburban natural spaces and the urban wildlife species that call them home.

Quite simply, habitat is comprised of the food, water, shelter and space needed to support wildlife.

coyote hunting for food, Photo Credit: USFWS Mountain Prairie
Food
robin in birdbath, Photo Credit: Steven Depolo
Water
birds in nest, Photo Credit: Tony Alter
Shelter
White-tailed deer, Photo Credit: Jeffrey J. Strobel
Space

Learn how these areas are defined and how population density and built infrastructure can affect natural systems.

chicago urban skyline
Urban
suburban skyline, Photo Credit: Dan Reed
Suburban

Create, enhance and manage habitat on your property to attract and support a variety of wildlife species.

Do-It-Yourself Projects

Try these simple DIY projects to attract wildlife and enhance your yard or managed green space.