*GARDENING FOR BIRDS (WITH OPTIONAL BIRD HIKE)
FREE. Optional Bird Hike starting at 8am
An introduction to creating a safe and supportive landscape for birds in your yard. It covers bird biology and behavior; what birds need to survive and raise their young; how best to provide food, water, and shelter; dangers to birds and how to prevent them; and resources for further learning.
Optional Bird Hike: Meet the presenter, Eric Butler, at 8am in the WCMGA Education Garden at PCC Rock Creek (just south of Building 9). Eric will lead a one-hour guided birding hike starting in the Ed Garden and then continuing to the natural area at the north end of the PCC Rock Creek campus (weather permitting). The Ed Garden has gravel paths that are easily navigated but the natural area has dirt pathways that may be a bit muddy. There is a slight downhill area for part of the path. Dress accordingly and bring binoculars if you have them!
In cooperation with the OSU Extension Service, the Washington County Master Gardener Association (WCMGA) provides relevant, research-based education and outreach to the public about horticulture and household pests. This information promotes sustainable practices that minimize risks to human health and the environment. The Washington County Master Gardener Association (WCMGA) sponsors a wide variety of gardening–related demonstrations, lectures, seminars and workshops in various Washington County Oregon locations. Most of our events are free and open to the public. The WCMGA is a 501c3 non-profit supported by hundreds of volunteers, who work to educate the public about sustainable, affordable gardening.
Oregon State University Extension Service offers educational programs, activities, and materials without discrimination based on age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran’s status. Oregon State University Extension Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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