Backyard Habitat and Naturescaping - Yamhill Soil & Water Conservation District

BACKYARD HABITAT & NATURESCAPING

A Backyard Habitat
to Attract Wildlife

Whether your yard is large, small or you only have a porch, patio, or deck, you can create habitat! What habitat type is your property best suited for? Pollinator garden, woodland garden, rain & water garden, meadowscape? There are many things that you can do to support the plants and animals around your home, and they can be done at the speed and effort level that is most comfortable for you.

The Five Elements of Backyard Habitat:

Native
Plants

Invasive
Weeds

Pesticide
Reduction

Stormwater
Management

Wildlife
Stewardship

How We Help

Contact the district for more information and a review of your property. We can work with your goals to come up with a plan for you to improve your backyard habitat.

Financial Support

None at this time.

Additional Resources

Project Ideas, Examples, & Successes

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By providing backyard habitat like bird boxes, bee boxes and bat houses you can provide essential shelter for wildlife. Brush piles or “snags” can also provide cover or food sources for birds and wildlife.

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Bees are Important Pollinators and Can be Very Sensitive to Pesticides (Photo: Mace Vaughan)