Native Plants & Habitat
You can create bird-friendly habitat around your home, school, business, and neighborhood spaces! Whether you have a backyard or a balcony, a rooftop deck or a window box, or an entire community park, you can take advantage of Audubon tools and resources to gain the knowledge to confidently start planting your own wildlife sanctuary.
What to Plant
Audubon’s interactive native plants database makes choosing the right plants a cinch.
You’ll get to explore the best plants for birds in your area, as well as local resources and links to more information.
Once you are finished, you’ll receive an emailed list of the native plants you’ve selected and get additional tips on creating your bird-friendly habitat.
How to Plant
Right plant, right place. This is the key to a successful planting in your garden space. Check out these layouts for different soil, water and light conditions, each thoughtfully designed with birds in mind.
Each design shows three plans that you can right-size to fit the space you have available. Get started today with easy-to-follow diagrams that take the guesswork out of selecting companion plants and determining their best location.
Bird Habitat Recognition Program
The Pennsylvania Audubon Council, in partnership with Audubon chapters and Bird Town PA, has relaunched the popular Bird-Friendly Habitat Program. This bird-centered recognition program is designed to engage, educate, and empower individuals to rethink yards, balconies, and community green spaces, turning them into functional habitat that is both beautiful for you and beneficial for birds.
Bird Habitat Recognition Program
The Pennsylvania Audubon Council, in partnership with Audubon chapters and Bird Town PA, has relaunched the popular Bird-Friendly Habitat Program. This bird-centered recognition program is designed to engage, educate, and empower individuals to rethink yards, balconies, and community green spaces, turning them into functional habitat that is both beautiful for you and beneficial for birds.