Backyard Habitat Certification Program

Bird Alliance of Oregon and Columbia Land Trust teamed up to design a unique program that supports urban gardeners in their efforts to create natural backyard habitats. The intent of the Backyard Habitat Certification Program (BHCP) is simple: it provides technical assistance, financial incentives, encouragement and recognition to people that want to create natural, low-maintenance gardens that support people, wildlife, and the planet.

Since launching in Portland in 2009, more than 10,000 properties have joined, spanning over 2,300 acres in the larger metro area, including Wilsonville. It is through collective efforts to revitalize urban landscapes that positive change happens. Whether you are an individual with a yard or represent a community site, you can join in the collective effort to transform urban spaces into thriving habitats and make our cities healthier and more climate resilient for ourselves and for wildlife.