
In this episode of A WonderGrove For Birds, Brooke shares easy ways to create a bird-friendly space—right on your balcony or patio! Learn how to plant native flowers in pots, set up feeders and water sources, and provide shelter for visiting birds. Discover simple ways to keep birds safe, from using window stickers to turning off unnecessary lights. No backyard? No problem! With these small but powerful changes, you can transform any space into a haven for birds. Tune in and start building your own Homegrown National Park today!
This environmental science lesson was inspired by Nature’s Best Hope, Young Readers’ Edition () by Douglas W. Tallamy. He is the co-founder of Homegrown National Park® ( ).
This series was created by Terry Thoren, the former CEO of Klasky Csupo, Inc., the company that created The Wild Thornberrys. Mr. Thoren has a lifelong passion for birds, inspired by nine glorious years as a child making weekend visits to the beautiful 220-acre Sapsucker Woods Sanctuary at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology in Ithaca, NY.
The Cornell Lab of Ornithology created 7 Simple Actions to Help Birds. This video was inspired by their action to Protect Our Planet from Plastic. The other six simple actions include Make Windows Safer, Keep Cats Indoors, Reduce Lawn, Plant Natives, Avoid Pesticides, Drink Shade-Grown Coffee, and Watch Birds—Share What You See.
The Cornell Lab of Ornithology works tirelessly on behalf of birds every day of the year. Their mission is to interpret and conserve the Earth’s biological diversity through research, education, and citizen science focused on birds and nature. We recommend that you visit their website and explore the wonderful learning opportunities they have for children.
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