Creating Habitats in Your Yard

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Park professionals often field questions from residents about creating habitats for wildlife in their own yards and gardens. So in conjunction with this year’s theme inviting you to Come Home to Nature, two experiences are scheduled speaking directly to this interest.

On Saturday, April 23, from 1 to 2 p.m. at The West Woods Nature Center, Landscaping with Native Plants will teach you how to give your garden or landscape a sense of place and promote a more biologically rich region by using some of our beautiful native plants. A few natives may also be available for sale after the program, co-presented by the president of the Native Plant Society of Northeastern Ohio, who will end with a Q&A.

Then, for a different kind of learning experience, register to take the Wildlife Habitat by Design: Backyard Van Tour on Sunday, June 5, from 1 to 4 p.m., meeting at The West Woods. This afternoon will fill you with inspiration, guaranteed, as we explore two local yards that have been transformed into wildlife sanctuaries and are Certified Wildlife Habitats through the National Wildlife Federation. Each homeowner will also be on site, with the naturalist, to answer your most burning questions about backyard habitat creation.

Registration for the van trip is already open and you can register by visiting the Geauga Park District website or by calling 440-286-9516. School-aged and up for the talk, and adults only for the van trip, please.

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