“Backyard Habitat” and “Butterflies and Bees” Workshops being taught by Woodland Park Zoo experts


Backyard Habitat Workshop
at Overlake School in Redmond, WA.

This is a four-part workshop:
Monday, March 1st from 7:00 to 9:00 pm
Monday, March 8th from 7:00 to 9:00 pm
Monday, March 15th from 7:00 to 9:00 pm
Saturday, March 20th from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Cost: $75 (or $140 for couples); Scholarships available for members of Sammamish Community Wildlife Habitat Project.

At this four-part workshop, you’ll learn from experts from Woodland Park Zoo, National Wildlife Federation, Seattle Audubon, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Washington Native Plant Society about how to attract birds and other wildlife to your backyard, select and care for native plants, recognize and remove invasive plants species, conserve water, manage your backyard without the use of chemical herbicides and pesticides, place feeders and bird houses, and get your yard certified as a Backyard Habitat.

To register, download the registration form from the zoo’s website

Butterflies and Bees
Tuesday, April 13, 2010 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm

Join Woodland Park Zoo entomologist Erin Sullivan and horticulturalist David Selk to discover how to attract and care for local butterflies and bees.
You’ll learn about the importance of these backyard pollinators as well as the threats they face and what you can do to help, including insect-friendly gardening practices.

To register, download the registration form from the zoo’s website

Want more Information on events and resources? Visit the Backyard Habitat blog for events and resources on creating habitat for wildlife!

Information for this blog post was provided by:
Jenny Mears
Community Engagement Coordinator
Woodland Park Zoo
Education Department
601 N. 59th Street
Seattle, WA 98103
phone: 206-548-2424 ext 1516

Join them online:
Web: www.zoo.org
Blog: woodlandparkzblog.blogspot.com
YouTube: www.youtube.com/woodlandparkzoo
Facebook: www.facebook.com/woodlandparkzooseattle
Twitter: www.twitter.com/woodlandparkzoo

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