Daytime Gardeners Earth Day Exhibit

The Daytime Gardeners of North Haven participated in the Earth Day activities, held at the North Haven High School on April 7, 2018. The exhibit focused on birds, bees, and butterflies, with examples of a bluebird nest box, a wren house, and a wood duck nest box, as well as feeders such as a suet feeder, and a hummingbird feeder. A mason bee house was also available so participants could see how these great pollinators use little tubes in which to lay their eggs. A single mason bee can do the work of 100 honey bees, and mason bees are non-aggressive, and rarely ever sting. In fact, they really don’t have a “stinger”. They have an egg depositor which would just cause a little prick on the skin if the bee were pinched. Daytime Gardener, Walt Brockett, explained the design of the wood products he has built for those interested in their own do-it-yourself projects.

A butterfly house was also on exhibit, along with a bat house. A BirdCam was also exhibited along with the photos that were taken of birds in the backyard. Daytime Gardener, Sally Brockett, explained the photographic story of a pair of bluebirds selecting a nest box, and the story of tree swallows raising their young which was on display and fascinated the children who came by the exhibit. There was also literature available for those interested in creating a backyard habitat, or feeding the birds.

Photos:Walt Brockett, at the exhibit for birds, bees, and butterflies. Sally Brockett, explains photo story of blue birds

Daytime Gardeners of North Haven is a member of the Federated Garden Clubs of CT, Inc., New England Garden Clubs, and National Garden Clubs, Inc. New members are always welcome. For information on our activities and membership, call Daytime Gardeners at (203) 239-1557, and be sure to visit us on Facebook!