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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…
Free yard trees for Portlanders from Portland Parks & Recreation’s Urban Forestry.
WE ARE A SERVICE ORGANIZATION. The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is a special service district headquartered in Oregon City, Oregon. We are governed by a board of…
The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District created the WeedWise Program in 2009 to deliver more effective weed management strategies within Clackamas County.
The Watershed Navigator is a resource for people who live and play in Oregon’s Tualatin River Watershed. It includes tools for your home, yard, and community and where to access…
West Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District provides resources, information, and expertise to inspire people to actively improve air and water quality, fish and wildlife habitat, and soil health. The…
Trees help keep our rivers and streams healthy. You can beautify your property and improve your community by planting a tree. Get a one-time credit on your City of Portland…
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a multi-step pest control approach that aims to reduce pests while minimizing the use of pesticides. It involves identifying potential pests and implementing plans to…
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,…
Visit the Certification Criteria page on our website or this PDF document, which details the same information.
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…
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…
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,…
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…
Article by Bird Alliance of Oregon
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…
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.…
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…
by East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District.
Handout by the BHCP.