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Enhancing Biodiversity in Private Property: A Toolkit for Local Governments

By Kate Kauffman / February 2, 2026

Guide for HOAs, Neighborhood Associations and other policymakers to create wildlife-friendly policies and plans

NWF Guide to Passing Wildlife-Friendly Property Maintenance Ordinances

By Kate Kauffman / February 2, 2026

Guide for HOAs and other policymakers for wildlife friendly policies and education

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…

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.

Backyard Habitat on a Budget

By Mariah Jiang / April 8, 2024

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

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.

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…