Benefits

Join the program and get rewarded! These benefits are meant to assist you in the creation and sustainability of your backyard habitat.

Participation in Program

  • Initial site visit and property walkthrough with a Habitat Technician
  • Follow-up customized Site report
  • Access to our online Resource Library to help with your yard projects
  • Discounts flyer that includes 10 to 25% off native plants at several local retail nurseries
  • “Certification in Progress” yard sign
  • Follow up phone calls and email support from Backyard Habitat staff
  • One-year membership to Portland Audubon and Columbia Land Trust
  • Wholesale prices on soil and mulch from ProGro Mixes in Sherwood
  • 35% off Timber Press books, including Doug Tallamy’s Bringing Nature Home.
  • Invitation to participate in the Backyard Habitat’s Open Garden Tour

SILVER Level

  • Follow-up certification visit with program volunteer
  • Backyard Habitat Certification metal yard sign
  • $10 Gift Card for Backyard Bird Shop
  • $5 off a plant purchase of $25 or more at One Green World
  • 35% off Timber Press books, including Beth O’Donnell Young’s  The Naturescaping Workbook

GOLD Level

  • Follow-up certification visit with program volunteer
  • Backyard Habitat Certification metal yard sign
  • $20 Gift Card for Backyard Bird Shop
  • $5 off a plant purchase of $25 or more at One Green World
  • Columbia Land Trust note cards
  • 35% off Timber Press books, including George Adams’ Gardening for the Birds

PLATINUM Level

  • Follow-up certification visit with program volunteer
  • Backyard Habitat Certification metal yard sign
  • $30 Gift Card for Backyard Bird Shop
  • $5 off a plant purchase of $25 or more at One Green World
  • Columbia Land Trust note cards and sticker
  • 35% off Timber Press books, including Mark Turner & Ellen Kuhlmann’s Trees and Shrubs of the Pacific Northwest
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