Habitat Hero

Plant 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.

Solar Gardens

Jack's Solar Garden
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Jack's Solar Garden

Advancing renewable energy while creating bird-friendly habitat.

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Habitat Hero at Griffiths 1 Solar Project
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Habitat Hero at Griffiths 1 Solar Project

Expanding the potential for bird-friendly gardens and solar energy in Johnstown, Colorado.

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A male Calliope Hummingbird perches on a branch.

Calliope Hummingbird. Photo: Syler Peralta-Ramos/Audubon Photography Awards

Sponsors

Habitat Hero is sponsored by High Country Gardens. Learn about our corporate sponsorship opportunities.

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News and Stories

How to Make Your Yard Bird-Friendly
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How to Make Your Yard Bird-Friendly

Grow a beautiful garden that provides a safe haven for birds in the face of climate change.

Why Native Plants Are Better for Birds and People
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Why Native Plants Are Better for Birds and People

Bird-friendly landscaping provides food, saves water, and fights climate change.

So You Have Your List of Native Plants. Now What?
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So You Have Your List of Native Plants. Now What?

Doing a little prep and research before you go to the nursery will save headaches and ensure you build the best habitat possible.

Bird-Friendly Plants FAQ
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Bird-Friendly Plants FAQ

Got questions? We have answers.

The Skinny on Sowing From The Seed
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The Skinny on Sowing From The Seed

Tips for planting native plants from seed.

Suggestions for Fall Garden Maintenance
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Suggestions for Fall Garden Maintenance

Making your garden bird-friendly in the fall.

Cool Colorado Bees
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Cool Colorado Bees

Learn about some of the main groups of Colorado's native bees.

Monarchs and Milkweeds Citizen Science Project
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Monarchs and Milkweeds Citizen Science Project

Guest article by Dr. Lusha Tronstad, Lead Invertebrate Zoologist, University of Wyoming

Learn about birds and get involved.