Gillette's Habitat GardenResources
Free tools and organizations for turning a yard into habitat. Nothing on this page earns a commission.
Tools from this project
- Ohio Bloom Gap Finder: find the weeks your garden has nothing blooming, and what to plant to fill them.
- Gillette's Habitat Garden on iNaturalist: every species documented on this property since 2023.
Programs and organizations
- Community Backyards (Franklin Soil and Water): a free workshop. Residents of participating Franklin County communities can get a $50 voucher for native plants, a rain barrel, or a compost bin, one per household per year.
- Homegrown National Park: a national call to action to restore biodiversity by planting native plants in yards and shared spaces.
- Green Columbus: a volunteer-driven Columbus nonprofit focused on sustainable living, environmental education, and community involvement.