Center for Creative Leadership Headquarters Becomes Certified Wildlife Habitat

The National Wildlife Federation (NWF), America’s largest wildlife conservation and education organization, recently recognized the North Carolina campus and global headquarters of the Center for Creative Leadership (CCL)® as a Certified Wildlife Habitat® through its Garden for Wildlife program. In addition, CCL has been co-certified with NWF’s state affiliate, the North Carolina Wildlife Federation.

NWF celebrates CCL’s effort to create a habitat that supports birds, butterflies, bees, frogs, and other local wildlife. Every Certified Wildlife Habitat provides natural sources of food and water, cover, and places to raise young, in addition to being maintained in a sustainable way that incorporates native plants and doesn’t rely on pesticides.

CCL received the certification for its Greensboro, North Carolina campus, which is also the nonprofit’s global headquarters. Wildlife preservation efforts are part of a broader organizational commitment to environmental, social, and corporate responsibility and fit into CCL’s holistic leadership approach. 

“Recently we’ve added a pollinator garden and 2 bluebird houses which already have nests in them and native plants along the recently completed John Ryan Nature Trail,” Greensboro Facilities Manager Duncan Chapman said. “We’ve had deer, hawks, and red foxes born on campus, and regularly see other wildlife from turtles to owls. We’re proud that this certification officially recognizes CCL’s ongoing efforts and commitment to creating a beautiful campus experience for visitors, employees, and the animals that share our space.”

NWF’s Garden for Wildlife program works to recognize efforts made by communities toward creating and protecting spaces in nature that prioritize the wellbeing of wildlife.

“Anyone anywhere can restore wildlife habitats right in their own yards and communities,” said NWF Naturalist David Mizejewski. “It’s the perfect grassroots way to think globally and act locally and help birds, butterflies, bees and other wildlife.”