Gardening Workshops Featuring Pat Sutton

CAPE MAY – This April (14 and 21) noted local naturalist, author and wildlife gardener Pat Sutton will lead a series of content-filled backyard gardening workshops. Come out to the Nature Center of Cape May April 14 for Pat’s Landscape Design Workshop (10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.) and learn how to design a plan for you own property which integrates the key elements of a wildlife garden including food, nectar producing plants, water and cover. Return to the Center the following Saturday morning, April 21, (10:30 – Noon) to hear Pat’s presentation about the amazing migration of the Monarch Butterfly and learn how to attract Monarchs and aid in their survival as a species. Later that same day (1:00 to 3:00) Pat will share proven strategies for attracting the Ruby-throated Hummingbird, and be entertained by a blizzard of hummingbirds for the next five months.
Pre-registration for each individual workshop is required since participation is limited to 20. Cost varies depending on workshop and membership status. Pre-register, and obtain additional information by calling the Nature Center of Cape May, 609-898-8848; email: www.NJAudubon.org/centers/nccm.
Be inspired by Pat Sutton’s riveting presentations and then get your garden off to a good start with top quality plants offered during the NCCM’S Annual Plant Sale. This sale emphasizes the use of New Jersey native plants which benefit wildlife and accents the ornamental appeal of your backyard landscape. Call the Center, 609-898-8848 for an order form. Place your order by April 28 then pick up your plants on May 12 and 13.
April 28 is also the perfect time to share your garden success by “swapping” out one plant for another during the Annual Backyard Habitat Plant Swap. This year’s focus will be caterpillar host plants. Check out www.njaudubon.org/nccm for a list of caterpillar host plants then drop off your plant on April 27 and receive a voucher. Cost for the Swap is one plant and one new or used garden tool for the Center.
By the way, place an order of $40 or more during the Annual Plant Sale and receive 20% off during the Late Bloomers Plant Sale June 16. Come out for the Late Bloomers Sale and stay for Harbor Fest.
The Nature Center of Cape May (NCCM) is situated on the rim of Cape May Harbor at 1600 Delaware Avenue in Cape May. One of 10 centers operated by New Jersey Audubon, the Center provides family oriented programming in the marine sciences on a year-round basis. The public is invited to visit our campus, shop at the nature store and view the breathtaking harbor and its environment from the Trucksess Observation tower.
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