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Habitat Hero

Planting a better world for birds and people

Broad-tailed Hummingbird in a Habitat Hero garden. Photo: Evan Barrientos/Audubon Rockies

One of the biggest bird conservation threats is habitat loss. To address this, our Habitat Hero program provides people, businesses, and cities with the resources to create bird habitat in their own communities. By planting bird-friendly gardens with native plants, not only are we creating more beautiful and water-efficient communities; we’re connecting people to nature. Learn how you can conserve birds through native gardening.

News and Stories

The Palma Habitat Hero Garden
Habitat Hero

The Palma Habitat Hero Garden

By Jamie Weiss

A small native garden provides habitat for birds in Cheyenne, Wyoming.

New Habitat Hero Grant Announced
Habitat Hero

New Habitat Hero Grant Announced

By Warner College of Natural Resources, Colorado State University

CSU researcher lands National Science Foundation grant to encourage planting of native plants

Pollinator Pals
Habitat Hero Resources

Pollinator Pals

A Habitat Hero educational coloring book.

Fall Planting a Success
Habitat Hero

Fall Planting a Success

By Jamie Weiss

Two new Habitat Hero demonstration gardens now growing in Colorado.

Discouraging Big Bossy Birds From Eating All Your Bird Seed
Habitat Hero

Discouraging Big Bossy Birds From Eating All Your Bird Seed

By Jacelyn Downey

Learn tips and tricks to stop backyard bullies.

House Wren
Bird Of The Week

House Wren

By Keith Bruno & Weminuche Audubon Society

A perky singer of open woodlands.

Backyard Hummingbirds
Habitat Hero

Backyard Hummingbirds

By Brady Godwin

How to identify our local species and attract them to your yard.

How Do Hummingbirds Survive Spring Snowstorms?
Birds

How Do Hummingbirds Survive Spring Snowstorms?

By Zach Hutchinson

Hint: They consume more than nectar

New Habitat Hero Garden at Lesher Middle School
Habitat Hero

New Habitat Hero Garden at Lesher Middle School

By Jamie Weiss

Native plants and bee hotels are just some features

Encouraging Native Pollinators in Your Community
Habitat Hero

Encouraging Native Pollinators in Your Community

By Keith Bruno

Students released 700 native bees in Pagosa Springs (and no one was stung)!

How you can help, right now