October 2016 Meeting

Tue, October 4, 7:30 – 9:00 pm
Blue Spruce County Park
Speaker: Ed Donley,

Description

Todd Bird Club member Ed Donley will present "Landscaping with Native Plants for Birds" at our October meeting. He will discuss why we should include native plants in our gardens to support birds. Most bird species depend on insects and other invertebrates as a source of protein and fat. Herbivorous insects comprise a large portion of that diet. These insects feed almost exclusively on native plants. So, birds indirectly rely on native plants. Ed will describe some of the details of these relationships. You can take some free native plant seedlings home with you to plant in your own garden.

Ed has been transforming his rural property with native plants to support wildlife. For a preview of this program, participate in the Todd Bird Clubï¿½s October 1 outing at his property.