Native Plant Gardening Especially Important for Migrating Birds

It’s a good time to start dreaming - and planning - your garden.

We’ve recently added some useful information on how to plant native species to attract and help migrating birds throughout the year, by season.

The Chicago area is especially important for migrating birds because millions of birds migrate though our area every Spring and Fall - and native plants provide them with the nourishment they need to make their long journeys.

With beautiful illustrations by birder Kelly Ballantyne, start your native garden planning now.