My Turn: Ideas Needed - Page 3 - Wildlife Gardeners

dapjwy · 03-13-2011, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by havalotta

Will create the thread as soon as I'm finished editing the photos.

Thanks.

havalotta · 03-14-2011, 12:00 PM

There you go.... All dolled up pretty for you and the others.... Fancy new edges on the photos.
Growing projects for Children.
A total of 4 requirements shall be covered.

dapjwy · 03-14-2011, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by havalotta

There you go.... All dolled up pretty for you and the others.... Fancy new edges on the photos.
Growing projects for Children.
A total of 4 requirements shall be covered.

Thanks, havalotta. I'll check it out.

dapjwy · 03-16-2011, 07:14 PM

Today was the first day of our club.

I think it went extremely well. I had fun doing it and the kids gave me their rapt attention.

Today we talked about what plants need to grow, talked about their favorite veggies, looked at the seeds of several cool weather vegetables, "planted" a few on damp paper towels placed in Ziploc baggies, and passed out coloring pages of vegetables and gardening. I even had an old seedpod from last year's radish that went to seed. I was able to show the kids where the seeds came from, broke it open, and we found three seeds inside. I set up a display and placed the seed-filled baggies there for the kids to check out every day. I tried some at home a week ago and they grew surprisingly quickly.

Next week we'll plant in portable raised beds that will be put in place at a later date.

I'm happy to say that although it is starting out as vegetable gardening, it will progress to include planting (natives) for birds and butterflies. I'm hoping eventually to do a wildflower trail (next year or so). There is a trail overrun by Japanese honeysuckle. Apparently they have some college students who will be clearing paths---then I'm hoping to develop a plan for creating something beautiful and beneficial to wildlife.

havalotta · 03-17-2011, 08:04 AM

What a wonderful first session!!!!

I've been so busy, I completely forgot to locate the bird photos for you...Sorry

Turdidae

Purple martins

I see the shots I have are not really up to par, but I sent them along JUST in case you could use them IF it's not too late.

havalotta · 03-17-2011, 08:20 AM

Robins

There you go....

One good shot

Too bad the netting is blocking the view of feeding the little ones.

Eating a CHERRY.
That's it from me...Hope you find something usable in the batch.

dapjwy · 03-17-2011, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by havalotta

What a wonderful first session!!!!

Thanks. I really did enjoy it!

Quote:

Originally Posted by havalotta

I've been so busy, I completely forgot to locate the bird photos for you...Sorry

I see the shots I have are not really up to par, but I sent them along JUST in case you could use them IF it's not too late.

That is okay. I will likely talk about how birds help control garden pests next week. I found some pictures on the web, but actually very few...I think I may use at least the purple martin one...maybe more.

Thank you!

havalotta · 03-17-2011, 05:19 PM

Anytime....

03-14-2011, 12:00 PM	#22
havalotta WG Prize & Gift Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Michigan	There you go.... All dolled up pretty for you and the others.... Fancy new edges on the photos. Growing projects for Children. A total of 4 requirements shall be covered. __________________ The successful woman is the woman that had the chance and took it! A walk among the elusive Whitetail Deer

03-16-2011, 07:14 PM	#24
dapjwy WG Hospitality & UAOKA recipient Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Pennsylvania	update Today was the first day of our club. I think it went extremely well. I had fun doing it and the kids gave me their rapt attention. Today we talked about what plants need to grow, talked about their favorite veggies, looked at the seeds of several cool weather vegetables, "planted" a few on damp paper towels placed in Ziploc baggies, and passed out coloring pages of vegetables and gardening. I even had an old seedpod from last year's radish that went to seed. I was able to show the kids where the seeds came from, broke it open, and we found three seeds inside. I set up a display and placed the seed-filled baggies there for the kids to check out every day. I tried some at home a week ago and they grew surprisingly quickly. Next week we'll plant in portable raised beds that will be put in place at a later date. I'm happy to say that although it is starting out as vegetable gardening, it will progress to include planting (natives) for birds and butterflies. I'm hoping eventually to do a wildflower trail (next year or so). There is a trail overrun by Japanese honeysuckle. Apparently they have some college students who will be clearing paths---then I'm hoping to develop a plan for creating something beautiful and beneficial to wildlife. Attached Thumbnails __________________ "If suburbia were landscaped with meadows, prairies, thickets or forests, or combinations of these, then the water would sparkle, fish would be good to eat again, birds would sing and human spirits would soar." ~ Lorrie Otto ~ A Native Backyard Blog ~

03-17-2011, 08:04 AM	#25
havalotta WG Prize & Gift Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Michigan	What a wonderful first session!!!! I've been so busy, I completely forgot to locate the bird photos for you...Sorry Turdidae Purple martins I see the shots I have are not really up to par, but I sent them along JUST in case you could use them IF it's not too late. __________________ The successful woman is the woman that had the chance and took it! A walk among the elusive Whitetail Deer

03-17-2011, 08:20 AM	#26
havalotta WG Prize & Gift Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Michigan	Robins There you go.... One good shot Too bad the netting is blocking the view of feeding the little ones. Eating a CHERRY. That's it from me...Hope you find something usable in the batch. __________________ The successful woman is the woman that had the chance and took it! A walk among the elusive Whitetail Deer

03-17-2011, 05:19 PM	#28
havalotta WG Prize & Gift Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Michigan	Anytime.... __________________ The successful woman is the woman that had the chance and took it! A walk among the elusive Whitetail Deer

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