Virtual Birding Seminar, pt. 1

5:30 – 6:30  PM Bring on the Birds! Haeley Giambalvo
– Haeley Giambalvo, Native Plant Influencer and Autor
Presentation Summary
Bring your yard to life with bird activity by landscaping with native plants! This presentation will explore how our native Texas plants provide the food, shelter, and nesting sites that birds need to thrive. You’ll discover how native plants not only produce seeds and berries for birds, but also attract the insects that are a critical food source for many species. Learn which plants attract different birds, how to create a birdfriendly habitat year-round, and simple design tips to transform your yard into the most popular one on the block for birds!

6:30 – 7:30  PM Growing Plants from the Ground Up   1 hour
– Beth McMahon, Horticulture Agent,
Presentation Summary
Have you ever wanted to have a green thumb so you can grow your own bird attracting plants? Keeping plants alive can seem like a daunting task, but doesn’t have to be. AgriLife Extension Agent Beth McMahon will talk on the basics of plant care, establishing plant beds and general plant maintenance.