Create Your Own Bird Sanctuary: a 7-Week Series

Join Audubon Everglades for a seven-week journey exploring established native plant habitats across Palm Beach County. Discover how to attract and support resident and migratory birds while learning which native plants will thrive in your own bird sanctuary—whether it’s a backyard, balcony, or HOA property.

Each week, you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions of native plant experts and see firsthand how diverse landscapes can nourish birds, butterflies, and pollinators with fruit, nectar, seeds, and leaves.

Schedule: January 3 – March 28, 2026

All events take place on Saturday morning at selected urban and suburban native habitats and nurseries.

Dates and Locations

• January 3, 2026 – Robert J. Huckshorn Arboretum, FAU Jupiter Campus
• January 17, 2026 – Pan’s Garden, Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach
• January 31, 2026 – Native Plant Nursery in Wellington and Suburban Native Yard in Boca Raton
• February 14, 2026 – Native Plant Nursery in Loxahatchee Grove
• February 28, 2026 – Two Suburban Native Yards in a Delray Gated HOA Community
• March 14, 2026 – Native Plant Nursery located in Boynton Beach
• March 28, 2026 – Suburban West Lake Worth Native Yard in a Gated HOA Community

Event Details

• Refreshments available at several locations
• Native plant giveaways
• Accessibility: Concrete paths, dirt, grass, gravel; some locations may have stairs.
• Ages: Adults only
• Parking: Free at all locations
• Restrooms: Not available

Registration Information

• Cancellation Policy: Cancel anytime; refunds available until November 26, 2025.
• After Registration: Participants will receive a detailed syllabus with dates, times, locations, directions, and tips for preparing their own spaces.

Questions? Please contact:
Mary Young
mary@auduboneverglades.org

Meet your presenters:

Helen Laurence — Palm Beach County Master Gardener Volunteer and long-time champion for native plants. Helen contributes her expertise through the Audubon Everglades Plants for Birds Program and previously served on the board of the Palm Beach County Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society.

Mary Young — A dedicated member of the Audubon Everglades Plants for Birds Program and current Board of Director with Audubon Everglades, Mary brings her love for native ecosystems and practical insights to inspire others to create bird-friendly habitats.