Native plants and pollinator habitat · Oregon

Backyard Habitat Certification Program

Run by Backyard Habitat Certification Program (Bird Alliance of Oregon and Columbia Land Trust; Gresham partner)

OpenLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
Low-cost enrollment (Gresham page: sliding scale starting at $5) that includes site visit, report, native plant discounts, gardening coupons and a yard sign; no cash payment
Who qualifies
Residents in the program service area with a qualifying property (size and location rules on the program's Property Size and Location page, not read). Gresham residents enroll through the city partnership.
Where
Residents of the Portland metro service area with a qualifying property; Gresham residents enroll through the city partnership.
Status
Open. Open for enrollment but heavy demand and wait times.
Type of payment
Discount
Official program page

What you do

Enroll your yard, get a habitat technician site visit and a written plan to add native plants, remove invasive weeds and manage rainwater, then earn certification.

Requirements

  • Enroll online and pay the one-time enrollment fee (pay-it-forward sliding scale)
  • Property must qualify by size and location
  • Complete the site visit and follow recommendations to earn certification

How to apply

  1. 1Check that your property qualifies on backyardhabitats.org
  2. 2Fill out the enrollment form at backyardhabitats.org/enroll/ (name and email)
  3. 3Pay the enrollment fee
  4. 4Wait for a habitat technician site visit (program says expect to hear within four months)
  5. 5Receive report and recommendations, then certification and yard sign

Timing and deadlines

Site visit contact within about four months of enrolling due to heavy demand.

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Last checked October 17, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.

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