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Spanish-language flyer with photos of native plants and birds, and a prominent QR code. It promotes creating an affordable backyard habitat with free and low-cost actions. Logos for Columbia Land Trust and Bird Alliance of Oregon appear at the bottom.

Un hábitat económico en el patio trasero

By Mariah Jiang / November 25, 2025

¡Cree un hábitat con cualquier presupuesto! Este folleto destaca algunas de las acciones GRATUITAS o de BAJO COSTO que puede tomar para construir un hábitat en su patio trasero

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 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…

Portland Green Street Steward

By Susie Peterson / December 20, 2024

Contribute to your community and help keep Portland’s rivers clean as a Green Street Steward. You can adopt a green street planter and help to take care of them between…

Planting for Erosion Control & Slopes

By Susie Peterson / May 14, 2024

This article by West Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District identifies a few ways you can prevent erosion control.

Steep Slopes and Erosion

By Susie Peterson / May 14, 2024

Tips from Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District for managing steep slopes and erosion on your property.

A promotional flyer for "Backyard Habitat on a Budget" featuring photos of a garden, blooming flowers, a bird, a QR code, and logos for Columbia Land Trust and Bird Alliance of Oregon. Green background with white text.

Backyard Habitat on a Budget

By Mariah Jiang / April 8, 2024

Handy tips for creating a robust habitat garden on a budget!

Fire Resistant Native Plants

By Katherine Noble / April 8, 2024

By Oregon State University Extension The following is a list of native plants taken from the OSUniversity Extension publication, “Fire-Resistant Plants for Home Landscapes.” Most of the species below are…

Managing Rain on Your Property

By Katherine Noble / March 28, 2024

City of Portland guide for stormwater management solutions

Grow Native Plants with the Cutting and Staking Method

By Katherine Noble / March 12, 2024

A how-to guide from TSWCD on propagating perennial woody plants.

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

How to Design your Perfect Landscape by Tualatin SWCD

By Dennis Vieira / February 7, 2024

An article by the Tualatin Soil and Water Conservation district explaining how to design your own landscape.

Hosting Mason Bees Video

By Dennis Vieira / October 21, 2023

Video presentation by Columbia Land Trust

Tunnel Nests for Native Bees

By Dennis Vieira / October 21, 2023

Article by Xerces Society

Nesting & Overwintering Habitat for Pollinators & Other Beneficial Insects

By Dennis Vieira / October 21, 2023

Handout by Xerces Society

Managing Alternative Pollinators

By Dennis Vieira / October 21, 2023

Handbook for Beekeepers, Growers, and Conservationists by SARE and NRAES

How to Manage Mason Bees

By Dennis Vieira / October 21, 2023

Guide by the Sustainable Agricultural Network

Common Bee Pollinators of Oregon Crops

By Dennis Vieira / October 21, 2023

Report by Oregon Department of Agriculture

Bees of Portland

By Dennis Vieira / October 21, 2023

Identification guide by City of Portland

Cats Safe at Home

By Susie Peterson / October 21, 2023

Website with comprehensive info about catio (i.e. cat patio) construction, strategies for keeping cats and wildlife safe, taking the pledge to keep your cat indoors, and much more by Bird…