Tuesday, August 5, 2025
7pm-8pm
in person only at Fremont Public Library

Habitat loss, fragmentation, and degradation due to human activity is the leading cause of bird population declines. Birdscaping can create an oasis for birds in a desert of development.  Birds’ needs are simple, and providing those needs through your choices of plants, trees, and even garden ornaments can make all the difference in what types of birds you see and hear in your landscape.

Donna Kenski will discuss how and why to make your property a haven for birds and a delight for yourself and others.

Retired data scientist Donna Kenski, has had a lifelong fascination with plants and birds, both in her own landscape and those in the beautiful forest preserves of Lake County. Her ¼ acre suburban yard has transitioned over 25 years from standard bluegrass, to a garden packed with 173 species of plants designed to lure birds and bugs into stopping by and taking up residence. It is also designed to be attractive to the neighbors and has been featured on 2 garden walks. When not gardening, Donna can be found leading bird walks for Lake County Audubon or cutting buckthorn at Old School Forest Preserve where she is a co-steward.

The public is invited to the monthly meetings of the Lake-to-Prairie chapter of the Wild Ones, a national not-for-profit organization that promotes the use of native plants in landscapes. For details on this program, and to register, and discover more about Wild Ones go to: https://laketoprairie.wildones.org/chapter-events/ 

Free but Registration Required: https://fremontlibrary.org/event/1330942