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Waterloo Chronicle (Waterloo, On1868), 17 Oct 1990, p. 29

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ance is upset, then we can all feel hreat to the ecosystem‘s balance. In short, says Environment anada, not only do we have a roral obligation to give the creaâ€" have a g » , but :hd-:mcm. e: {eanwhile, two squirrels scamâ€" across your lawn, heading flhfihthnounhinuh. over at the bird feeder, erican Gold Finches flutter ig&‘m-ing.mthnhnbdd: That are these creatures doing your urban backyard? You‘ve ething any urban dweller h a backyard or balcony) can And because our cities are ng up more and more wildlife , amphibian, reptile or t ‘s in danger of du#perln‘:g use the city, factory or farm wiped out its habitat. Such itats, which in turn disrupts environment, it‘s also someâ€" g Environment Canada is ng Canadians to consider. ving Inc you, md‘fln ph'i:.'mm{f ‘environment‘s delicate balâ€" len of trees, shrubs, grasses flowers that attracts animals becomes their new home. in the process, not only do raccoon péérs around your grape vine, eyeing you curiâ€" amphibian, reptile or plant back their homes, but doing urn your urban ackyard into a ildlife garden SHOME 4*‘ & Samsonite® now occurring at Grosfillex IMnoOV/\ . it attractsâ€"animals The guidelines for creating a wildlife t O,Mvm' 3 basics: A sucâ€" cessful wildlife garden provides food, water and shelter. You can provide food and shelter with fl-m. and water with a birdâ€" th or small pool. (Make sure you supply all three basics yearâ€" &ly) plants. A ® a variety of niâ€" mals need variety. Your garden should offer a diversity of food exotic sunu It‘s m& m:: to anin your bnyeed * carpet of lawn and a collection of exotic plants. It‘s a carefully How to Create Your Own â€" often beyond the reach of treeâ€" roots. A wildlife space will help replenish this water supply. rains on a city, much of that rain can‘t get into the ground, because the ground is covered by streets fortifying its ability to withstand environmental extremes. For exâ€" tive shrubs and grasses do well under various weather condiâ€" * Cleaner air â€" Wildlife spaces purify urban air: the plants reâ€" move carbon dioxide and return so also helps you. It helps your (Continued on page 30) * epinmmsciesranme c deeis \A€: â€"level lowers â€" When it constant blick Manrceeltla + SUALITY & SERVICE GUARANTEED 40 FROBISHER oRr. â€" waterLooâ€" 885â€"3731 â€" rax 725â€"2432 VINYL NO WAX FLOORS We‘ve Got You Cornered o ho Bd 2e o SPECIALS ON CARPET AND NO Mannington and Tarkett WAX VINYL FLOORS WATERLOO CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1980 â€" PAGE 29 This versatile fourâ€"piece comer workcentre is our way of helping you bring highâ€"tech to your home or office. Components include a desk, hutch, printer stand and corner unit. Desk features a roomy box drawer and shelf. Hutch offers an adjustable shelf and handy closedâ€"door storage. Printer stand has two shelves, one adjustable, and a slot in back for paper feed. ‘ Corner unit Can be attached to either side, All [b E. cimd ... .. Components finished in Plymouth 575 Kumpf Dr. (corner of Northfield and Hwy. 86) Waterioo (519) 884â€"6400 Tues. & Wed. 10:30â€"5:30, Thurs. & Fri. 10:30â€"8, Sat. 104 sTtacK A smEeLr nee. s27> NOW $209"

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