Products for Protecting Birds

This list is provided as a service to people who would like to help make their communities more bird friendly. A link listing here in no way implies endorsement of a product by Bird Friendly Iowa.

Protect, restore & enhance bird habitat

• Blooming Prairie Nursery
  Blooming Prairie Nursery works with sustainable partners across the state of Iowa to promote natural landscaping systems.
• Ion Exchange- native wildflowers and seeds
  Ion Exchange offers 100% native species propagated mostly from stock with some seed wild collected. Specializes in native wildflowers and grasses for prairies, woodlands, and wetlands. Offers consulting and contract growing services. Free catalog available.
• Iow DNR State Forest Nursery
  Native Iowa hardwoods, small trees and shrubs, evergreens and specialty packets.
• Seed Savers Exchange
  Seed Savers Exchange, located near Decorah, has an extensive collection of prairie seeds for sale.

Reduce threats to birds

• Acopian Bird Savers
  Zen wind curtains are a simple way to stop birds from hitting windows. DIY instructions or for purchase.
• Catio Spaces - outdoor patios for cats
  Purchase DIY Catio - cat patio - plans to keep your cat and your feathered neighbors happy and healthy.
• Feather Friendly Window Tape
  What if you could protect birds from colliding with your windows while maintaining an attractive building appearance?

Educate & engage people in birding & conservation

• Audubon Adventures for 3rd to 6th Graders
  Resources for teachers and parents of young nature-lovers.
• Cornell Lab of Ornithology Bird Academy Courses
  Start at your level. Go at your own pace. There’s something for every bird enthusiast. These courses are geared towards adults and young bird enthusiasts.
• Cornell Lab of Ornithology K-12 Lessons and Activities
  From free curricula to all-inclusive kits, the Cornell Lab of Ornithology has a wide variety of lessons and activities to captivate learners of all grade levels.
• Learn About Birds from the IOU (elementary)
  A series of activities about birds for use by teachers and parents