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Birds need native plants to survive. By planting a bird-friendly garden, you can help reverse one of the biggest threats birds face: habitat loss. Together we can weave together a landscape that wildlife can live in.
Native gardens not only provide food and shelter for birds, they conserve water and eliminate chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Filled with color and life, they make our communities healthier and more beautiful. Finally, bird-friendly gardens are places to connect to nature.
Bird-friendly gardens...
Anyone can become a Habitat Hero, regardless of your gardening abilities. Even people without access to land can create container gardens.
Habitat Heroes are individuals, organizations, and businesses in Colorado, Wyoming, and Utah that create habitat for birds and other wildlife by planting gardens with native plants. Anyone in these three states, regardless of their gardening abilities, can become a certified Habitat Hero. Once you've planted your bird-friendly garden, follow the steps below. In doing so, you'll help inspire others to weave together a landscape in which birds thrive.
View our garden categories to find out which your garden falls into.
We will review your application and determine if your garden is a bronze, silver, or gold wildscape. Please allow 6-8 weeks to process your application and to receive your benefits package.
If certified, you will receive
Inspire others to create wildlife habitat and beautify your community.
Apply for certificationHabitat Hero is sponsored by High Country Gardens. Learn about our corporate sponsorship opportunities.
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