Project FeederWatch Starts November 1st Help count birds November through April by participating in Project FeederWatch — a community science project that collects data to learn more about winter bird habits. You can also record mammals, their interactions and more! You don’t need a feeder to participate ~ just an area you like to watch […] Continue reading "The Garden Is Winding Down, But the Birds Arent!"
The garden is winding down, but the next generation of native plants is ready and waiting. Late October is prime time to get out and collect seed from native plants. Grab some paper bags and head to your yard, a favorite park, or a friend’s meadow (with permission, of course). Many of these plants are […] Continue reading "There’s Still Time to Collect Seeds!"
Autumn is creeping in, the cooler weather has graced us with it’s presence. That means that many plants are now putting out seeds that are ready for collecting! Collecting seeds in your yard or any place where you can get permission is a great way to get many native plants for low financial cost. In […] Continue reading "September Seed Collection"
As a part of the chapter meeting on September 10, WOWC’s own, current Membership Chair Derek Shaffer presented Plant This, Not That! Native replacements for common landscaping plants. The presentation is slides are available for viewing anytime for reference. Attracting Beneficial Insects with Native Flowering Plants As a part of the conversation, more great resources […] Continue reading "Plant This, Not That! Presentation Recap"