AT21-560 The Wildlife Value of a Messy Garden

Event Title: AT21-560 The Wildlife Value of a Messy Garden

VMS-AT: AT: Native Plant Society of Texas (Enter AT#, Class Title as posted, Name of NPSOT Chapter, and Presenter)

Comments: AT21-560 The Wildlife Value of a Messy Garden, Kerrville Chapter, Presenter: Sharon Hixson (AT=.5h)

Event Date: 12/14/2021
Event Time: 2:00p-2:30p

Event Summary:
Learn how having a messy garden in the fall and winter benefits wildlife.

Event Description:
Gardens are alive. No matter what time of year, if you quietly listen and watch, you will notice a plethora of activity. From budding flowers in spring to the rustle of withered seedheads in fall, our gardens support animals of all shapes and sizes. If you choose to be a messy gardener in the fall and winter, the wildlife value of your garden soars. This program explains how to encourage a messy garden and the benefits for wildlife. The program provides ideas for creating winter interest in the garden and ways you can make ‘messy’ look good.

This program is in-person only. Membership awards will be distributed beginning at 1:30 and a Christmas garden craft will be included along with door prizes and snacks especially for the holidays.

This presentation will begin at 2:00pm. All are welcome—no membership required.

Cost: Free

Event Location:
Riverside Nature Center Association
150 Francisco Lemos St
Kerrville, TX 78028

Instructor/Presenter:
Sharon Hixson

Contact Information:
Nancy Huffman
830-257-4837
rnc.kerrville@gmail.com

Organization Website:
http://www.npsot.org/kerrville

Sponsoring Organization:
Native Plant Society of Texas, Kerrville Chapter