HomeWhy You Shouldn’t Rake Your Leaves This AutumnNot raking might do a ton of good for wildlife and your yard.00CopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSavePrintAccording to the National Wildlife Federation, fallen leaves create their own mini-ecosystem. Dreamstime/TNSTribune News Service10/22/2023|Updated: 10/22/20230:00X 1By Nancy Clanton From Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionThe temperatures will drop and the leaves will fall. They always do.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentTribune News ServiceAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesAsk Angi: Do I Have Enough Insulation?Dec 03, 2025The Best Food Scene You Don’t Know About Is in Buffalo, New YorkDec 03, 2025New Holiday Movie Features the Off-Season Charms of Door County, WisconsinDec 02, 2025Deep in the Heart of Texas Is Wine Country and MoreDec 02, 2025Related Topicsraking