November Monthly Meeting

Wild by Design: The Art of Gardening for Wildlife

Guest Speaker: Karen Mitchell, Consumer Horticulture Extension Specialist, Purdue University

Even a small garden can make a big difference for local wildlife. This presentation explores how garden ecology supports birds, pollinators, and beneficial insects, and how thoughtful plant selection, habitat features, and sustainable maintenance practices can increase biodiversity in the home landscape. Learn how native plants, food sources, shelter, water, and year-round seasonal interest work together to create a thriving backyard wildlife habitat. Gardening becomes more than growing plants—it becomes building a resilient, wildlife-friendly ecosystem right outside your window.