Building a Garden that Benefits Wildlife
Dates and Times
- Monday, May 25, 2026 6:30pm - 8:30pm
- Monday, Jun 1, 2026 6:30pm - 8:30pm
- Monday, Jun 8, 2026 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Location
JC Raulston Arboretum
4415 Beryl Rd
Details
Many wildlife gardening classes make it sound as though all you need to do is plant a few flowers and wait for nature to arrive. In reality, creating a garden that truly supports birds, pollinators, beneficial insects, reptiles, amphibians, and other wildlife takes thoughtful planning. What do animals need to survive? Which plants help most? How do we create habitat in ways that are both beautiful and manageable?
In this 4-week course, you’ll learn practical strategies for building a garden that attracts and sustains wildlife while fitting your space, goals, and gardening style. We’ll explore how healthy gardens function as ecosystems, and how even small home landscapes can provide food, shelter, water, and breeding habitat for a wide range of beneficial creatures.
You’ll also learn how to put those ideas into practice through smart plant selection, layered garden design, and seasonal maintenance strategies that support wildlife year-round. Along the way, we’ll discuss pollinator gardening, helpful garden features, and how to work with natural systems rather than against them.