Grow a Living Bird Feeder

Growing a living bird feeder is an excellent way to attract birds and enjoy them right in your own yard. Discover how to create a vibrant, landscaped habitat that emphasizes species diversity, seasonality, garden design elements, and the vital role your garden plays in a broader regional context. In this class, you can expect: Guided Habitat Tour: The class will begin with a tour of the gardens to observe habitat structure, plant diversity, and seasonal changes firsthand, with the hope of catching birds at their peak activity level. Design Workshop: We will conclude with a hands-on exercise focused on designing custom gardens tailored to specific groups of birds. Whether you are a seasoned gardener or a budding bird enthusiast, you will leave with the practical design skills needed to transform your yard into a thriving sanctuary. This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Saturday, October 3, 2026. 🥬 Certificate of Attendance for Continuing Education Units (CEUs) available 🥬 New class About the Instructor: Jessica Shahan is a biologist and environmental educator with the Nicholas Newlin Foundation in Glen Mills, PA. She received her MS in Biology from the University of North Dakota, focusing on landscape ecology and grassland bird communities. In her spare time, she can be found exploring the birding hotspots of DE , volunteering as a bird bander at Rushton Farm Preserve in southeastern PA, and gardening for native pollinators. REGISTER NOW: General Public Individual+ & Dual+ Members Supporter, Advocate & Conservator Members