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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…

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.…

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…

Flyer titled "Healthy Habitat Starts at Home" promoting free workshops on gardening topics like native plants, beneficial insects, urban weeds, and rain gardens. Includes contact info: website emswcd.org and phone number 503-222-7645. Advanced registration required.

EMSWCD’s Workshops and Events

By JP Marchetti-Mendez / October 21, 2023

by East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District.

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.

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 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.