Birds in the Garden: Creating & Enjoying a Bird Oasis

2715 South Main Street,Rockford IL 61102

09 May, 2022

Description

Inviting birds into gardens by creating habitat is a joyful way to connect with nature and help support bird populations. This presentation features Pam Karlson’s photos from her Chicago bird garden she created, illustrating how it’s possible to attract over 100 bird species. Tips include landscape enhancements, practices and plant selection, with an emphasis on native plants. Chicagoland’s importance along the migratory route, bird species diversity, habitat, diet/foraging, nesting, supplemental support and community science will also be discussed. Doug Tallamy’s “Nature’s Best Hope: A New Approach to Conservation That Starts in Your Yard”, and Emily Murphy’s “Grow Now: How We Can Save Our Health, Communities, and Planet – One Garden at a Time” includes Pam’s garden, exemplifying the power of urban lots. Pam Karlson is a career artist and certified professional gardener/garden designer. As a public speaker and educator, she advocates for wildlife habitat creation, restoration and preservation. Art, nature and gardening have been her lifelong passions. In addition to her professional work, Pam has been rescuing migratory birds since 2004 as a volunteer with licensed wildlife rescue and rehabilitation organizations. Residing in Chicago, she co-owns Waxwing Studio, inc. with her artist husband, specializing in art and gardening. This program is made possible by the Pauline J. and John R. Cook Lecture Fund of the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois.