Here are a few resources to help you quickly transform your backyard into a bird and wildlife friendly habitat!


Calscape has a Bay Area Garden Planner which gives you a personalized list of plants for your area after just four questions. You can buy the plants individually or in kits.

We recommend planting plants that are native to your area. A backyard with 70% or more native plants can do so much! Here are some of the benefits:

  • Native plant gardens support native birds and wildlife
  • Native plant gardens save water
  • Native plant gardens are more resilient to climate extremes
  • Native plants are beautiful

Learn more about the elements of good Backyard Habitat and how to invite nature to your home.


Do you want to take a deeper dive into all aspects of Backyard Habitat?
Check out our Backyard Habitat Resources Library.