Annual Parade of Certified Habitats around Columbus

From the National Wildlife Federation:

Annual Parade of Certified Habitats, Sat, 7/26, 10am-4pm, no cost.
Beautiful gardens transformed into sanctuaries for people, songbirds, and butterflies.
Maps and garden features: http://home.columbus.rr.com/

These yards became NWF Certified Wildlife Habitats to enjoy nature and solve gardening problems, like planting in clay, shady, dry or wet areas. Native plants thrive under tough conditions to create colorful yards.

ON THE TOUR:
* 7677 Old Foxe Ct, Cols 43235, new garden with young plants, small pond, bird feeders & baths, habitat nooks, perennials, trees & evergreens, Rain barrel maker display from 10-2
* 5400 Riverside Dr., Cols, 43220, 14-year old garden, water feature with aquatic & wetland plants, 135 bird species observed, deck overlooking Little Hayden Run stream, native plants for sale
* 1024 Kenchester Dr, Cols 43220, one-year old and new gardens, squirrel-nesting box, all types of wildlife in all seasons, 70 bags of leaves now composted annually
* 1500 Dublin Rd., Cols, 43215, Two gardens: [1] one-year old rain garden with dry streamed to route rain with how-to information kiosk; [2] Hummingbird/Butterfly garden in 13th growing season — uniquely designed

(Watch for a tour of our yard coming soon)

Some Native Plant Sources:
Some are listed on our website under the tab, Info I Can Use, in the second section http://home.columbus.rr.com/

Other Nature-type stuff:
-August 9 & 10, Butterfly Quest, Shawnee State Park, http://www.flora-quest.com/butterflies.html
-Help save Cerulean and neotropical migratory birds