Garden for a Chance to Win!
Participating in Garden for Birds is not only a fun way to support local bird populations, but it also comes with the chance to win special gifts. All participants will automatically receive a one-time discount on native plant purchases from Garden for Wildlife.
Additional Incentives to Participate in Research
Participants who complete the project research (pre- and post-surveys, uploading before and after photos) will qualify in December for a discount on Birds and Beans Coffee and will be entered in a drawing to win one of our prizes. Take a peak below at the other gifts research participants will be eligible to win. Perfect for beginners and experts alike.
10 Lucky Winners Will Win Copies of Nature’s Action Guide by Sarah F. Jayne
Learn how to support biodiversity in your local ecosystem through this engaging, comprehensive guide. This guide outlines 15 detailed action plans you can implement to help support your local ecosystem through practical measures anyone can set into motion regardless of their gardening experience level.
One Lucky Winner Will Win a $100 Gift Card to Garden for Wildlife
Purchase new plants for 2026. Shop from an array of stunning native plants that will attract a diverse crowd of birds and pollinator friends alike. Find out which plants will thrive in your habitat conditions using the Garden for Wildlife zip code plant finder quiz.
Two Lucky Winners Will Win a Pair of Celestron Binoculars
Discover a world of amazing birds using the Celestron Nature DX 8x42mm Roof Binoculars, perfect for enhancing your bird-watching experience.
One Lucky Winner Will Win a Haiku Box + 1 Free Year Subscription (value $249)
Haikubox is the AI-enabled, Wi-Fi-connected device that automatically and continuously identifies birds using their vocalizations. Haikubox owners can listen, save, share, and download recordings of their birds, get alerts when favorite birds visit, and track data on all of their backyard birds, plus each Haikubox joins a growing community science network through a collaboration with researchers at the Lab.
One Lucky Winner Will Win a Free Garden Design and Consultation with a Landscape Designer (value $500)
Dreaming of a garden makeover but you are unsure where to begin? Here is a chance to receive expert help from a landscape designer to enhance your garden space.
Are you ready for a chance to win one of the fifteen prizes above?Complete all of the Garden for Birds steps and you’ll be automatically entered to win.
- Complete the pre-survey
- Submit a before picture of your plant(s)
- Submit an after picture of your plant(s)
- Complete the post-survey to let us know about your experience
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