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A bilingual flyer for Columbia Land Trust and Bird Alliance of Oregon displays welcome text, program instructions, and resources. A small photo in the upper right shows two people smiling and holding a "Certified Backyard Habitat" sign.

¡Bienvenidos!

By Mariah Jiang / November 26, 2025

En nombre de nuestras dos organizaciones, Columbia Land Trust y Bird Alliance of Oregon, Backyard Habitat desea agradecerle por unirse a los miles de otros jardines y espacios verdes en…

A Spanish-language informational flyer with text and three photos of pine trees explaining the differences between “varieties,” “cultivars,” and “hybrids” in plants, including scientific names and details for native and hybrid pines.

Variedades, Cultivares E Hibridos

By Mariah Jiang / November 25, 2025

Al comprar plantas nativas, puede notar variaciones en la forma en que se nombran las plantas. ¿Qué significan estas variaciones y cuáles son las mejores para apoyar a la vida…

A brochure from Portland Audubon features an image of a small brown bird lying on its side, accompanied by text about bird-window collisions and the "Lights Out Portland" initiative.

Aves y Ventanas

By Mariah Jiang / November 25, 2025

La mayoría de las aves migran de noche para minimizar la depredación, maximizar la comida durante el día y seguir las señales celestiales como guía. La iluminación artificial desorienta lasaves…

Spanish-language infographic about natural gardening with native plants. Includes text, a small map of the Willamette Valley, a diagram of native plant layers, and icons of plants, pollinators, and birds.

Jardinería natural con plantas nativas

By Mariah Jiang / November 25, 2025

La jardinería natural es una práctica de jardinería que emplea técnicas sencillas para emular la naturaleza. Se seleccionan plantas nativas adaptadas a las condiciones de luz, suelo y humedad de…

A Backyard Habitat Certification Program flyer explains the Integrated Pest Management process with steps, web links, and photos of two insects—one red with black spots, the other yellow with black spots—on green leaves.

¿Que es El Manejo Integrado de Plagas (MIP)?

By Mariah Jiang / November 25, 2025

El Manejo Integrado de Plagas (MIP) es un enfoque de varios pasos para manejar animales oplantas no deseadas en el jardín. El objetivo es reemplazar o reducir el uso de…

A graphic with a blue background featuring black silhouettes of tree branches and a cat. The center of the image has a black bar with the white text "Take the Pledge!.

Gatos Seguros en Casa

By Mariah Jiang / November 25, 2025

Cada Gato Merece Un Hogar Seguro donde sea amado, cuidado y mantenidolibre de peligros. Sin embargo, miles de gatos mueren en refugios locales cadaaño y decenas de miles de gatos…

Informational flyer for Alianza de Aves de Oregón with a header, bird photo, organizational mission, and sections describing work in protection, education, and wildlife rehabilitation. Contact info is at the bottom.

Alianza de Aves de Oregón

By Mariah Jiang / November 25, 2025
A Spanish-language chart titled "CRITERIOS DE CERTIFICACIÓN" details requirements for different habitat certification levels, including plant removal, wildlife management, and rainwater management. The Backyard Habitat logo is in the top left.

Criterios De Certificación

By Mariah Jiang / November 25, 2025
A screenshot of a website, www.GrowSmartGrowSafe.org, showing a section on pests and weeds control. The zoomed-in segment highlights the navigation menu with tabs for "Pests," "Good Bugs," "Resources," and "Glossary." Results of a search are displayed on the right.

Reducción de pesticidas

By Mariah Jiang / November 20, 2024
Text reads "Plantas Nativas" at the top with a butterfly near the word. Below is a description about native plants set against a wave-like blue background. On the left, pink flowers with long green stems and several ladybugs are visible.

Plantas nativas del valle de Willamette

By Mariah Jiang / November 20, 2024

Las plantas nativas se adaptan al clima y son naturalmente resistentes a las plagas y enfermedades nativas. Requieren menos agua y no necesitan aplicaciones químicas para que prosperen. El uso…

Lush greenery of various plants and trees is overgrown, with ivy covering tree trunks. A prominent sign in Spanish reads, "Ayude a detener a las plantas invasoras," translating to "Help stop invasive plants.

Ayude a detener a las plantas invasoras

By Mariah Jiang / November 20, 2024

Todas las plantas afectan su entorno. Las plantas invasoras que no son nativas de esta área pueden dañar la infraestructura, la salud de las personas, los recursos naturales y el…

An informational flyer titled "Varieties, Cultivars, and Hybrids" from the Backyard Habitat Certification Program. It defines these terms and includes images of Ponderosa pine trees. The flyer explains the differences and provides examples of native and cultivated varieties.

Varieties, Cultivars, and Hybrids

By Susie Peterson / May 20, 2024

When shopping for native plants, you may notice variations on how plants are named. What do these variations mean and which ones are best for supporting wildlife? Here are a…

A graphic with a blue background featuring black silhouettes of tree branches and a cat. The center of the image has a black bar with the white text "Take the Pledge!.

Cats Safe At Home

By Mariah Jiang / March 8, 2024

Every cat deserves a safe home where they are loved, cared for, and kept free from hazards, yet tens of thousands of stray and feral cats roam our urban landscape,…

Backyard Habitat’s Certification Criteria Document

By Susie Peterson / March 8, 2024

Visit the Certification Criteria page on our website or this PDF document, which details the same information.

Text reads "Native Plants" overlaid with an image of plants, a butterfly, and a ladybug. Below the text is an illustration of purple flowers and more ladybugs with accompanying text about the benefits of using native plants in landscaping to control erosion.

BES’ Willamette Valley Native Plants Poster

By Mariah Jiang / March 8, 2024

Naturescape for clean rivers and for wildlife habitat! Native plants are adapted to the climate and are naturally resistant to native pests and diseases. They require less water and need…

A dense growth of green plants covers a forested area. A large sign with a green background and yellow border in the foreground reads, "Invasive Plants." Below it, a yellow bar with black text reads, "Help Stop.

BES’ Help Stop Invasive Plants Poster

By Mariah Jiang / March 8, 2024

Plants that are not native to our area reproduce rapidly and can spread quickly from yards and roadsides into parks and natural areas. Once there, they can inhibit the establishment…

A hummingbird hovers near pink flowers on a banner that reads, "Native plants for Willamette Valley yards. Good for wildlife. Good for gardens. Metro. From Metro and local partners.

Metro’s Native Plants for Willamette Valley Yards Booklet

By Mariah Jiang / March 8, 2024

The native plants for Willamette Valley yards booklet includes 140 plants primarily native to the Portland metropolitan area. The guide offers detailed information on sun and moisture requirements, wildlife benefits,…

A "Lights Out Oregon" graphic promoting energy saving, bird conservation, and star visibility features text that reads: "Save Energy. Save Birds. See Stars." The image includes a logo for Bird Alliance of Oregon and silhouettes of birds against a starry night sky.

Take the Pledge to Go Lights Out

By Mariah Jiang / March 8, 2024

Bird Alliance of Oregon’s Lights Out program helps reduce the impacts of light pollution on birds, mammals, fish, amphibians, reptiles, plants, and humans. It also saves energy and money, reduces…

A brochure titled "Living with Urban Wildlife" from the Bird Alliance of Oregon. It includes sections on "Lights Out Portland" and "Birds & Windows," with an image of a bird that has collided with a window, and contact information for the organization.

Tips for Reducing Birds Window Strikes

By Mariah Jiang / March 8, 2024

Article by Bird Alliance of Oregon

A flyer titled "Welcome!" from Columbia Land Trust and Bird Alliance of Oregon regarding the Backyard Habitat Certification Program. It details the program’s steps and benefits, and includes the organizations’ logos, contact information, and a "Resources" section with additional links.

Backyard Habitat’s Welcome Letter

By Mariah Jiang / March 8, 2024

On behalf of our two organizations, Columbia Land Trust and Bird Alliance of Oregon, Backyard Habitat wants to thank you for joining the thousands of other yards and greenspaces in…