Where: The Smithtown Library - Kings Park Building, 1 Church St, Kings Park, NY 11754, USA (map)

Description: "This Place is 'For the Birds!'" – What birds look for in a suburban yard and why they need to be there

Joyann Cirigliano, Habitat Specialist, President-Four Harbors Audubon 

Many property owners and landscapers want to help the planet by adding Native plants to their managed landscapes, but let's face facts – some Native plants can look downright sloppy, which makes our human neighbors rather unhappy. Then again, it really doesn't have to be that way, if well-mannered native plants with the correct habits are chosen. Sadly, because of habitat loss, climate change and other issues, our wildlife numbers are in steep decline. But by using our properties we can help our wild aerial and terrestrial neighbors increase their numbers. Learn how to become a good environmental steward by planting sustainable, eco-friendly and attractive environmentally functional landscapes. With your help, we can restore balance and create safe harbors for wildlife in otherwise sterile environments. By blending ecology and aesthetics, with thoughtful consideration toward plant selection and siting, landscapes that are both very attractive and highly environmentally beneficial can be created. Please bring any questions, thoughts, and an open mind. The presentation will be given at two dates and sites, listed below:

Saturday, April 23 - 2:00-3:30 pm - Kings Park Library, 1 Church St, Kings Park, NY 11754

Monday, May 2 - 7:00-8:30 pm - Smithtown Library Main Branch, 1 N Country Rd, Smithtown, NY 11787