Certificate for Sustainable Gardening.
This program certifies you as a knowledgeable, sustainability‑minded gardener. Earning the Certificate for Sustainable Gardening shows that you have built real skills in choosing and caring for native plants. It gives you confidence in your decisions, recognition for your effort, and tools you can use to improve any coastal garden you work on.
The NPSO Midcoast Initiative certification program provides coastal homeowners with the tools and scientific knowledge to establish resilient native habitats. By prioritizing maritime-adapted species, we help you create ecological corridors that stabilize fragile coastal soil and preserve the unique biodiversity of the Oregon shoreline.
How does Certification help you?
“With the knowledge you gain from the Certification Program, you’ll be able to transform your coastal property into a native habitat that creates a ripple effect of ecological restoration and helps preserve the unique biodiversity of our coastal communities.”
For Coastal Homeowners
Certified yards are designed for low maintenance, thriving naturally in our maritime climate without the need for intensive watering or chemical fertilizers.
For Your Yard & Landscape
Deep-rooted native species stabilize fragile coastal soil against wind and rain while preventing the encroachment of invasive plants that threaten our shoreline heritage.
For Our Local Wildlife
By planting native flora like Early Blue Violets, you provide essential corridors for pollinators and survival habitats for the federally threatened Oregon silverspot butterfly.
How to Get Certified
01
Assess Your Yard
Identify your property's unique coastal habitat and map out existing native species and invasive plants that need management.
02
Plant Native Species
Introduce coastal native species from our verified list, focusing on plants that provide food and habitat for local pollinators.
03
Submit Application
Complete our online application form and provide photos of your work to receive your official certification sign.
Essential Program Resources
Deepen your understanding of coastal restoration with our curated plant lists, step-by-step planting guides, and professional conservation directories tailored for Oregon homeowners.
Certified Wildlife Garden Application
Ready to make it official? Submit your landscaping project details to begin your journey as a certified native plant steward on the Oregon coast.