Habitat Heroes are individuals, organizations, and businesses who create habitat for birds and other wildlife by planting gardens with native plants. Anyone, regardless of their gardening abilities, can become a Habitat Hero. Once you've planted your bird-friendly garden, follow these steps to get become a certified Habitat Hero. In doing so, you'll help inspire others to weave together a landscape in which birds thrive.

1. View our garden categories to find out which your garden falls into.

2. Fill out our application.

3. Mail a $30.00 check made out to “Audubon Rockies”  to 205 W. Oak St., Fort Collins, CO 80521.

We will review your application and determine if your garden is a bronze, silver or gold wildscape. Please allow 3-4 weeks to process your application and to receive your benefits package.

What benefits do I receive from my $30 application fee?

• An all-weather garden sign to proudly display in your garden that corresponds to your bronze, silver, or gold status.
• One year subscription Audubon magazine
• Electronic copy of either Colorado or Wyoming Wildscapes book
• One packet of native wildflower seeds
• Being featured in Audubon Rockies communications help to inspire others!
• A chance to be featured in the nationally-recognized, High Country Gardens catalog
• Pride in knowing you are part of the growing effort to weave together a landscape for wildlife!

Contact Us

For more information or assistance, please contact Jamie Weiss, Habitat Hero Coordinator at jweiss@audubon.org or (970) 416-6931