2025 Attracting Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds to Your Own Backyard Pollinator Garden

Have you noticed different birds at your feeders? Although ruby-throated hummingbirds are expected visitors to gardens east of the Rocky Mountains, several species of vagrant hummingbirds have been documented in Illinois. Did you know that there are citizen science projects looking for your observations on these magnificent creatures? Join Horticulture Educator Kim Rohling to learn about the natural history of the ruby-throated hummingbird, tips on supplemental feeding, and native plant species that are attractive to hummingbirds.

• Saturday, March 22 | 1-2 p.m.*
Giant City State Park Visitor Center
1-245 Giant City Rd, Makanda, IL 62958

• Monday, April 7 | 1-2 p.m.*
Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge - Visitor Center
8588 IL-148, Marion, IL 62959

• Tuesday, April 8 | 10-11 a.m.*
Marion Carnegie Library
206 S Market St, Marion, IL 62959

After each program, Kim Rohling can take interested parties on a short walk to look at species planted at each site’s pollinator garden (weather permitting).

University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in programming, contact Kim Rohling at kimrohli@illinois.edu. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time for meeting your needs.

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