Presentation Information
Title
Birds in the Garden: Creating & Enjoying a Bird Oasis
Subject(s)
Description
Inviting birds into gardens by creating habitat is a joyful way to connect with nature and help support birds and pollinators. This presentation features Pam Karlson’s photos from her Chicago bird garden habitat she created, illustrating how it’s possible to attract over 100 bird species to your yard. Tips include landscape enhancements, best management practices and plant selection, with an emphasis on native plants. Chicagoland’s location 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 habitat, exemplifying the power of urban lots.
Length
Approx 1 hour plus Q&A
City or Area of Travel
I usually present within a 2 hour drive, but I am open to other options
Fees
$450-500 but I will work within your budget
A/V Needs
Organizations where I speak provide AV equipment/AV set up such as laptop with the ability to run PowerPoint, projector/screen, audio, etc. This ensures no compatibility issues. I bring my PowerPoint on a drive.
Presentation Materials
Additional Information
Program includes a prepared pdf covering all plants discussed in the presentation plus many more. Also covers other info discussed in the program. Organizations either print it out for attendees or email it to them.