On Tuesday, Nov. 12, beginning at 6 p.m. Live Sustainable Lincoln County will host Langlade County Conservationist Molly McKay, inside the Lincoln County Service Center’s Lower Level Room 156. McKay will share some principles of birdscaping and pollinator habitat creation, as well as specific plants that can be used.
Birdscaping is landscaping for the birds! With thoughtful plant choices (we love varieties that are native to Wisconsin), you can make your outdoor spaces (no matter how big or small) better for our feathered friends.
Learn to create islands of native nectar plants for pollinators. Why are pollinators important? Approximately three quarters of the world’s major food crops require or benefit from animal pollination. This includes many fruits and vegetables. Pollinators also are beneficial for seed production in crops such as carrot, onion, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, and many herbs. What pollinators are common in Wisconsin? Pollinators in Wisconsin are primarily insects such as bees, flies, wasps, butterflies, moths, beetles, and ants, as well as hummingbirds.
Prior to her work as a conservationist. McKay worked as a naturalist and environmental educator, leading students to explore the natural environment and bringing bird ambassadors into classrooms. Molly holds Bachelors of Science degrees in both Environmental Education and Biology from UW Stevens Point. She is an avid naturalist and lover of birds, plants, and all of the outdoors.
You do not need to be a member of Live Sustainable to attend (although new members are always welcome). We encourage audience participation, questions, and your ideas for future programming. Live Sustainable, Lincoln County (LSLC) is a county wide non-profit organization that works to help people lead more environmentally friendly, fair and economical lives for the good of their families, their community and the planet. Additional information may be found at U W Madison Division of Extension at the Lincoln County Office 801 N. Sales Street in Merrill or by calling 715-539-1072 or online at https://lincoln.extension.wisc.edu/p/lslc/ .