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Creating a Habitat Garden

Backyard habitat

Photo courtesy of Anya Pickard

For beginner and experienced gardeners -would you like to know that what you do in your yard is truly beneficial, not just pretty? Join our June Speaker Series as Antonya (Anya) Pickard shares how to make your yard an oasis for many creatures, what some of the stumbling blocks are, and some specific tips that address issues in our region. Anya will highlight specific native plants that work in a variety of conditions and that are some of the most adaptable of our natives as our climate warms.

Antonya (Anya) Pickard is a Technician with the Backyard Habitat Certification Program. She is very passionate about conserving and creating outdoor spaces. She has degrees in Design and Sustainable Business. A self-professed plant and bird “geek,” Anya loves to explore the interconnectedness of natural systems -she really enjoys teaching about how we all can enhance our large or small private spaces to create better habitat for wildlife. She works with select clients in garden design and maintenance. Coupling that with yard visits for the BHCP she’s visited nearly 1000 properties and can quickly hone in on some simple ways to improve habitat and to make your yard better for communing with and supporting nature! 

Free webinar. All welcome.

Register HERE for this webinar in advance.

*Once you register you will receive a confirmation email. That email contains the link for you to enter the webinar – so be sure to save the email.

Earlier Event: May 9
Container and Vertical Gardening