Start Date
11/01/2024
End Date
11/01/2024
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. Tips include landscape enhancements, 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.
Distance Learning
Yes
Course Equivalency
No
Subjects
Housing & Community Design
Residential Design
Health, Safety and Welfare
Yes
Hours
1.25
Learning Outcomes
• Why native habitat gardens/landscapes are essential to the survival of birds/pollinators/insects.
• Why the removal of non-native invasive species/ornamental plants is so important to reduce the negative impact on birds/pollinators/insects, the environment.
• Why implementing eco-friendly landscape practices are essential to protect bird/pollinator/insect/
amphibian, etc. populations.
Instructors
Pam Karlson
Course Codes
Provider
New Directions in the American Landscape