Small spaces, big benefits: creating community and connectivity for wildlife.
Are you interested in creating and certifying a habitat for birds, bees, and other wildlife at home or in your community?
The Little Habitat Project is here to help.
Backyards, front yards, school grounds, parks, business landscapes, balcony gardens—all of these spaces can help build the connected corridors wildlife need to thrive. The Little Habitat Project offers in-person guidance, helpful resources, and a welcoming community for anyone gardening for habitat or planning a habitat-focused landscape.
Building community and connectivity in developed areas of Marion County is at the heart of what we do. The more Little Habitats we create—and the closer they are to one another—the easier it is for wildlife to move, feed, and flourish. Spread the word to friends, neighbors, coworkers, and community groups to help Little Habitats grow!
Certification Components
Click on the icons or buttons below to learn more about the certification elements.
Soils
Water
Plants
Structures
Education
Service Area
The Little Habitat Project serves developed areas of Marion County including:
- Private Yards/Gardens
- Townhomes/Apartments
- HOA Common Areas
- Schoolyards/ Universities/Community Colleges
- Assisted Living Centers
- Public Parks
- Places of Worship
- Municipal Buildings & more!
Target Species
We help project participants develop habitat and connectivity for these categories of wildlife:
- Pollinators
- Birds
- Beneficial Insects
- Bats
- Reptiles
- Amphibians
- Mammals
- & you!
Certification Process
- Review the Certification Criteria: Decide which actions you will take to meet your desired certification level.
- Submit an Enrollment Form: After you enroll, the Little Habitat Project coordinator will contact you and provide personalized technical assistance to support your project goals.
- Implement Needed Practices: Complete any actions required to qualify for your chosen certification level.
- Submit the Certification Form: Your coordinator will provide this form once you’re ready.
- Review the Certification Criteria: Decide which actions you will take to meet your desired certification level.
Certify Your Habitat
Related Resources
Contact Us
Contact our Urban Conservation Planner for help with enrollment in The Little Habitat Project.
