Marion Soil and Water Conservation District (Marion SWCD) is offering Little Habitat Project (LHP) Community Kits to help community spaces create pockets of native habitat that support pollinators, wildlife, and healthy ecosystems throughout Marion County.

Through the LHP Community Kit giveaway, Marion SWCD is working to expand habitat connections by providing native plants for community sites interested in establishing or enhancing native plant areas. These kits offer an opportunity to add biodiversity, support local wildlife, and help connect people and places through conservation.

Who Can Participate:
The Little Habitat Project, is open to anyone in Marion County. However, this year’s Community Kits are intended specifically for community sites and shared spaces that can create habitat connections for people and wildlife. Eligible locations may include schools, parks, neighborhood groups, community organizations, and other public-facing spaces.

What’s Included:

Each LHP (Community) Kit includes three plants of ten native species selected for Willamette Valley oak and prairie habitats, these include:

Nodding onion
Columbia lily
Showy milkweed
Oceanspray
Creeping Oregon grape
Thimbleberry
Western columbine
Prairie junegrass
Mountain strawberry
Self-heal

Learn More and Submit a Little Habitat (Community) Kit Request Here!

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Questions? Please Contact:
Kristen McAlpine, Urban Conservationist at kristen.mcalpine@marionswcd.net or 503-949-9212

 Note to Applicants:
Community Kit requests are accepted while supplies last. Priority will be given to community sites that are able to create shared habitat spaces and demonstrate opportunities to connect people with native plants and conservation. Please submit your request early to reserve a kit for your site.