Happy Oregon Native Plant Appreciation Month from everyone at NCAP! In 2025, the Oregon Legislature passed SB 547 making April Native Plant Appreciation Month in Oregon. Northwest Center for Alternatives to Pesticides supported this legislation and we care deeply about Oregon’s native plants.
Incorporating a variety of plants in your yard and garden is a key strategy for avoiding personal pesticide use at home. Native plants that have evolved in your region have developed natural relationships with local pollinators and wildlife. They typically require less intervention and provide ideal habitat for the beneficial insects that help keep pest populations in check.
To celebrate Native plant appreciation month, we are sharing native plant resources and stories all month long! Make sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram for upcoming recaps of native plant projects we have done at NCAP over the last few years
Oregon and Washington
Click here to find a list of neonic-free nurseries in Oregon and Washington. These are nurseries that have been growing neonic-free and abstaining from the sale of neonics. Next time you are looking for native plants for your yard or garden, check this list first!
Is your favorite nursery neonic-free? Use this nursery card to ask before you buy and let us know what you find out:
Willamette Valley
If you live in or near the Willamette Valley, you can use this guide to help identify and choose Native plants to add to your yard or garden. Consider printing this resource (2 pages) to share with family or friends that live in the area and like to garden.
Native Plant Society of Oregon
Want even more native plant resources specific to Oregon? You can visit the Native Plant Society of Oregon (NPSO) website for more info on native plants, conservation efforts, events, gardening information and more. We are so glad to have a community partner like NPSO that supported and led this push for legislation recognizing the value of our native flora. Visit their website to learn more!
Idaho
A few years ago NCAP created this planting and identification guide for native plants in Idaho. It includes flowers, shrubs and grasses along with a color coding system for the season or temperature for planting. Additionally, it has icons demonstrating which kind of pollinators each of these plants may attract. Click here or the photo below to read the guide!
Is your yard or garden pesticide-free?
One of the best ways to advocate for more pesticide-free habitats is to start in your own neighborhood. You can use signage in your yard or garden to show your neighbors how common and beautiful it can be to prioritize pollinators and community health at home. Become a community advocate today and consider displaying a sign in your yard! 🙂
And until the end of April 2026, anyone who donates $50 or more as a one-time donation, will receive a butterfly yard sign! Click here to donate today.