Birds in the Garden

Adult Ed Birding Beginning Bird Walk Dixon Prairie

Creating and enjoying a bird oasis connects us to nature and helps sustain bird populations. A small Chicago bird garden is showcased to illustrate how to attract more than 100 bird species. Tips include practices, landscape enhancements, and plant selection, with an emphasis on native plants. Learn about migration, species diversity, habitat, diet, nesting, supplemental feeding, and citizen science. 

Pam Karlson, artist, certified professional gardener and garden designer 
Classroom 1, Learning Center