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, February 21 | 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Henry N. Barkhausen Cache River Wetlands Center
8885 IL-37, Cypress, IL 62923
• Thursday, February 26 | 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Marion Carnegie Library
206 S Market St, Marion, IL 62959
• Friday, February 27 | 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.*
Carbondale Township Hall
217 E Main St, Carbondale, IL 62901
*This talk is sponsored by the Southern Illinois Audubon Society. Entrance to the Township Hall is from the rear of the Building, off 216. E. Monroe St., where two parking lots are available.
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.