Backyard Habitat Certification
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Special offer for Gresham and Fairview residents
Enroll in the Backyard Habitat program before August 15 and be eligible to receive $35 in native plants. Limited to first 50 homes to sign up.
Enroll today
- The City will send you a plant order form after your yard is assessed by a Backyard Habitat technician.
- Plants will be available for pick up from Gresham City Hall in early October.
How it works
The service includes a visit from an East County gardening technician, who will identify invasive weeds, suggest beneficial native plants, and other outdoor features that attract and support wildlife.
For $35, participants receive*:
- A home visit by appointment.
- A report with recommendations for your yard.
- Advice on stormwater management.
- Free bird or bat box.
- Free resources like gardening coupons.
- Access to the fall annual native plant sale offering deep discounts over retail prices.
- A beautiful certification sign for your yard.
Contact us
- Questions about the program? Call a Backyard Habitat
representative at 503-841-5918.
- Scholarships are available to Gresham residents
if cost is a barrier to participation. For more information, email Keri.Handaly@GreshamOregon.gov
or call 503-618-2657.
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