Native bees love red flowering currant!
To celebrate Oregon Native Plant Appreciation Month, connect with nature by adding native
plants to your yard. Native plants help local birds find food and safe places to live. By increasing
the number of native plants around your home, you support the birds in your area.
Local birds and plants have developed together over time. Because of this, native plants attract
more insects, which birds use for food. These plants also produce many fruits and seeds for
wildlife to eat.
Native Plants Also Provide Habitat!
Wildlife also needs shelter. Many beautiful plants from the Pacific Northwest can provide safe
places for animals to rest and hide. Whether you are redesigning your yard or simply want to
attract more birds, butterflies, and native bees, planting native plants is a helpful step.
Be sure to choose the right plant for the right place, so your yard stays healthy and welcoming
for both people and wildlife. Many local nurseries offer native plants, and there are helpful
guides available. Our friends at the Audubon Society offer useful tips on making your yard
friendly for birds. https://www.audubon.org/news/how-make-your-yard-bird-friendly-0
Use native plants to offer your local wildlife a home, and you will have a yard that is humming,
buzzing, and singing your praises!