In Merrillville, Region residents are invited to join the Lake County Master Gardeners as they present a free program on “Attracting Birds to Your Garden” with Cookie Ferguson on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at 6 p.m. The program will take place at the Lake County Public Library – Merrillville Branch on W. 81st Avenue (U.S. 30) in Meeting Room A (downstairs). The presentation is sponsored by Lake County Master Gardeners and is provided at no charge. Register here: http://tinyurl.com/yb35vbky .
“Attracting birds to your backyard is easy but can be a little tricky at times. Cookie Ferguson will share her experiences through ideas, books, and photos to make your backyard an attractive place for birds,” a news release said.
Ferguson is a board member of the Indiana Native Plant Society (North Chapter), Indiana Audubon Society, the Dunes-Calumet Audubon Society, and the Indiana Master Naturalist groups. For the last several years she has been a Ranger at the Indiana Dunes National Park and previously an Interpreter at the Indiana Dunes State Park. Further information will be provided upon registration.
If you have questions about the “Attracting Birds to Your Garden”, contact Jeanne Luers via the Lake County Master Gardeners email or or call Purdue Extension-Lake County office (219) 755-3240.
