Dowling Community Garden has committed to improving wildlife habitat within the garden space by installing several bird nesting boxes and a bathouse. Please keep your eyes open for them in the garden, and respect any occupants.
Just like us, they want water, food, shelter, warmth, and a suitable place for a family. Here are a few things you can do to create a garden habitat that is a safe haven for wildlife:
The possibilities are endless and the wildlife will thank you.
Nectar sources: (*=best; A=annual; P=perennial; B=biennial; Sh=shrub)
A number of wildflowers produce seeds that are relished by birds particularly in late fall and early winter when other natureal supplies are decreasing. Curly dock, dandelino, burdock, goldenrod, and ragweed are particularly attractive to birds. Leave them standing throughout winter.
The complete version of Gardening for Wildlife is available as a PDF file. You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer. If you do not have this utility installed on your computer, you may download and install it from Adobe Acrobat Reader
Herzog, David Alan. How to Invite Wildlife into your Backyard. Greatlakes Living Press, 1977