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A flyer from the Bird Alliance of Oregon. It lists their work efforts including protecting wildlife, educating about nature, rehabilitating wildlife, and stewarding wildlife sanctuaries. The address and other contact information are at the bottom.

Bird Alliance of Oregon’s Welcome Letter

By Mariah Jiang / March 8, 2024

Bird Alliance of Oregon co-manages the Backyard Habitat Program. Bird Alliance inspires and connects all people to nature through a variety of programs that are grounded in science and learning.…

A flyer for the Backyard Habitat Certification Program by Columbia Land Trust. It features a group photo, pictures of plants and flowers, and text welcoming participants and providing details about the program's goal to restore native Northwest habitats. The Columbia Land Trust logo is at the bottom.

Columbia Land Trust’s Welcome Letter

By Mariah Jiang / March 8, 2024

Columbia Land Trust co-manages the Backyard Habitat Program as part of a broad effort to conserve and restore land throughout the Columbia River Region. For more ways to engage with…

A guide titled "Naturescaping with Native Plants" features information on benefits of native plants, such as low maintenance and supporting local wildlife. Includes a U.S. map of ecoregions and a diagram depicting various native plant canopy layers.

Naturescaping with Native Plants 

By Mariah Jiang / October 21, 2023

Handout by the BHCP.

A backyard featuring a naturescaping habitat. The area includes a few trees, various plants, and shrubs, with a wooden fence in the background. Sunlight is filtering through the trees, casting dappled shadows on the ground.

Naturescaping with the Backyard Habitat Program Video Presentation

By Mariah Jiang / October 21, 2023

Recorded presentation (4 1/2 minutes) explaining naturescaping in the context of the program.

A form titled "Hoja de registro de plantas nativas" from the Backyard Habitat Certification Program. It includes sections for plant species, number of plants, and vegetation levels. The form provides instructions in Spanish, and there is a logo at the top left corner.

Hoja De Seguimiento De Plantas Nativas

By Dennis Vieira / October 21, 2023

Un documento descargable que le permite llevar la cuenta de las plantas nativas que ha agregado a su jardín.

A tracking sheet titled "Native Plants Tracking Sheet" from the Backyard Habitat Certification Program. It includes a section for entering plant species, the number of plants, and canopy layers. Text at the top explains the purpose and importance of tracking the plants.

Native Plants Tracking Sheet (in English)

By Mariah Jiang / October 21, 2023

Tracking sheet to use to keep track of how many native plants you add to your yard

A guide titled "WHAT IS IPM?" with steps for identifying and managing pests using Integrated Pest Management. Includes website links, bullet points, and a photo of a beneficial beetle eating pests. Contains logos and highlighted text.

What is Integrated Pest Management (IPM)?

By Mariah Jiang / October 21, 2023

Handout to help you think through “pest” solutions and how to resolve them as naturally as possible.

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.

Grow Smart Grow Safe handout 

By Mariah Jiang / October 21, 2023

Handout to help you use the Grow Smart Grow Safe website.