August Happenings – A Warbler walk, plant sale and a gardening book


  1. Lake Park bird walks are back! From the Birders of Lake Park facebook post:

Birds of Lake Park in Milwaukee

Admin  · July 31 at 12:00 PM  · We are delighted to announce that the Lake Park Fall Warbler Walks will be held this year! They will begin on Saturday, August 21, 2021, and run every Saturday thereafter through the end of September. Birders of all skill levels are welcome! Out of respect for each other, we do ask that anyone not fully vaccinated for Covid please wear a mask and practice social distancing. We meet at 8:30 a.m. near the warming house on the north side of Lake Park. See you there!

2. MMSD Fall Rain Garden Plant Sale

Order by Aug 30 for Sept 11 pick up

https://www.freshcoastguardians.com/resources/rain-garden-plant-sale

3. Want to combat species decline? Start with this book

Nature’s Best Hope, A New Approach to Conservation that Starts in Your Yard by Douglas Tallamy. Hat tip to Holly!


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