![](https://www.columbialandtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/weina-7-395x234.jpeg)
![](https://www.columbialandtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/weina-7-395x234.jpeg)
![](https://www.columbialandtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Screen-Shot-2022-06-08-at-1.31.30-PM-395x234.png)
The People Behind the Backyard Habitat Certification Program
Helping Urban and Suburban Gardeners Create Natural Habitats for Wildlife
![](https://www.columbialandtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/47179957331_0f272df9ac_o-395x234.jpg)
[Virtual Event] Hosting Mason Bees
Native, non-stinging mason bees can be your yard's most effective pollinators. Get ready for spring by joining us to learn all about mason bees!
![](https://www.columbialandtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/20181117IMG_6048-395x234.jpg)
Vibrant Spaces, Healthier Places
The Backyard Habitat Certification Program joins APANO in blending art, nature, and health in Southeast Portland’s Jade and Midway Districts.
![](https://www.columbialandtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/GregoryJ_SilverCert_6-12-18_web-395x234.jpg)
Backyard Habitat heads Downtown
Edith Green-Wendell Wyatt Federal Building earns Silver Backyard Habitat Certification
![](https://www.columbialandtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/14462652371_fc7903f6bc_o-395x234.jpg)
[Guest Story] Watching the Backyard
A backyard habitat member shares his joy of restoring habitat as a retired ecologist struggling with a recent illness, and the power gardens can have on young minds.
![](https://www.columbialandtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/IMG_3520-395x234.jpg)
Planting Zen Volunteer Day
Roll up your sleeves alongside the Land Trust's Emerging Leaders Council at NE Portland's Dharma Rain Zen Center for a day of backyard habitat restoration.
![](https://www.columbialandtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Best-Photo-4.23.18-002-395x234.jpg)
Backyard Continued
The Backyard Habitat Certification Program announces its expansion into more area of Clackamas County.
![](https://www.columbialandtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/IMG_0924-395x234.jpg)
Backyard Confidential
Notes from inside the backyard habitat certification process
![](https://www.columbialandtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Habronattus-male-jumping-spider-portrait_credit-Thomas-Shahan-Fieldbook-use-only_WEB-395x234.jpg)