Convert your yard into a beautiful native wildlife habitat and watch how quickly the creatures make it their favorite spot! It’s easy and inexpensive to create food, water, and shelter for native insects and birds. This presentation shows great photos of a local backyard restoration project, and shares some important lessons for the beginning habitat gardener.
Jeffrey Caldwell, B.A., Biology, has nearly 50 years of horticultural experience, working especially with California native plants. He has been habitat gardening most of his life, beginning with an outdoor terrarium for reptiles, amphibians, and fish in about 1960. He is passionate about helping home gardeners and other land managers who want to create landscapes friendly to bees, butterflies, songbirds and other creatures.
Mon Sep 01 @ 8:30AM - Alum Rock Park Restoration |
Wed Sep 03 @ 8:30AM - Alum Rock Park Restoration |
Fri Sep 05 @ 9:00AM - Edgewood Restoration |
Sat Sep 06 @ 8:00AM - 10:00AM Lake Cunningham Native Garden |
Sat Sep 06 @ 9:00AM - 11:00AM Cataldi Park Native Garden |
Sat Sep 06 @ 9:00AM - 11:00AM Kirk Park Pollinator Garden |
Mon Sep 08 @ 8:30AM - Alum Rock Park Restoration |
Mon Sep 08 @ 7:00PM - 08:30PM Conservation Committee |
Wed Sep 10 @ 8:30AM - Alum Rock Park Restoration |
Fri Sep 12 @ 9:00AM - Edgewood Restoration |