"Backyard Habitat for Birds & butterflies & Dragonflies & More!! A program & book signing by Pat Sutton presented in partnership with the OC Enviornmental Commission & the OC Free Public Library

In the “Go Green” movement, all too often yards are
forgotten and, in fact, many yards are the antithesis of green.  The first and most important step is to “Go
Native,” to favor native plants and wildlife-friendly practices.  Pat Sutton will showcase native trees,
shrubs, vines, wildflowers, and even weeds that are most beneficial to birds and otherwildlife.  From the perspective
of a life-long naturalist intimate with the workings of the natural world,Sutton will share countless common-sense garden maintenance techniques that
will help property owners avoid common practices that actually harm rather thanbenefit wildlife.    In addition to theobvious (bird feeders, bird houses, and bird baths), this program is packedwith the "how’s and why’s" of attracting birds, butterflies and otherwildlife to your backyard, no matter how small. 
    Patricia Sutton, in her long-time capacity
as Naturalist and Program Director with the Cape May Bird Observatory,  researchedand wrote the New Jersey Audubon Society booklet, Backyard Habitat
For Birds, a Guide for Landowners and Communities in New Jersey.