Natural areas and parks provide some of the most important nesting, feeding, and stopover habitat in the city.

Practical knowledge about curbing social trails, bird identification, nesting habits and timing is crucial for urban environmental stewardship. Click for information covering best management practices specific to control of invasive plants, cat predation and off-leash dogs in natural areas, public activity in sensitive areas, social trails, planting for pollinators and bird habitat, and timing of restoration tasks sensitive to nesting.