Resources

Wildlife Stewardship
Our region provides critical habitat for more than 365 species of native fish and wildlife. Habitat loss, invasive plant and animal species, environmental contaminants, and a variety of man-made hazards can make their journey a hazardous one. The Backyard Habitat Certification Program will help you identify and reduce wildlife hazards in your yard and develop advanced strategies help locally imperiled species.
Provide Water & Shelter
- Bird Nest Boxes – Audubon Society of Portland
- Tunnel Nests for Native Bees – Xerces Society
- Install a Bat house – Bat Conservation International
- How to Create a Garden Pond for Wildlife – Oregon State Extension Service
- Create Roosts for Bats in Your Yard – Oregon State University Extension
Decrease Hazards to Wildlife
Additional Resources
- Living With Urban Wildlife – Audubon Society of Portland
- Caring for Mason Bees – Columbia Land Trust