Lawns To Habitat Grant

Want to create a beautiful native garden that supports birds?

Tired of trying to maintain that lawn? Want to save water and money while creating a beautiful native garden that supports birds, pollinators, and other wildlife? Then apply to Conejo Valley Audubon Society’s Lawns to Habitat Grant Program. We’ll help you achieve a nature lover’s dream landscape! The grant gives you $250 worth of native plants and one hour of landscape design and gardening advice to help you convert your lawn to native habitat.

CVAS is a local non-profit organization whose mission is to actively promote the enjoyment of our natural environment, with a special emphasis on birds. So over a decade ago, our Conservation Chair at the time, Dee Lyon, established this grant to try to counter the loss of habitat that has contributed to the recent worrying decline of native bird populations. As a result, over the years, many yards in our area have been turned into oases for resident and migrating birds.

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  • AFTER

Successful applicants will receive:

  • $250 worth of native plants (40-50 plants, covers approx. 2,500 sq. ft.)
  • Design advice from local gardening experts

CVAS accepts applications from May 1st to June 15th for grants to help you make this transformation a success.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Must have some lawn, non-native plants, or un-landscaped area available for replacement.
  • Must be the owner of the property or have the owner’s written permission.
  • Must be located in Agoura, Oak Park, Simi Valley, Moorpark, Westlake Village, Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park or Camarillo.
  • Owner certifies that they have no outdoor cats with access to the property, and sign the CVAS liability waiver.
  • Must be ready to plant in September-November.

We will select winners from those who completed the entire form. The winners must allow CVAS to post project before and after photos on its website and/or in publications and videos describing the process. All applications for the Lawns to Habitat Program must be received by June 15 2024. Complete the form below. Call Erik Oberg at 202-906-9932 with questions.

Resource List

These companies donate assistance or offer discounts that support the Lawns to Habitat Grant Program.