Let St. Louis Audubon guide you on a journey to learn and discover more about the natural world! Presentations are appropriate for any adult audience, including service clubs (Rotary, Kiwanis, Lions), gardening clubs, college classes, professional organizations, homeowners associations and non-profits. Programs are 45 to 60 minutes in length. We respectfully request an honorarium to send a speaker to your venue.
If you would like to schedule one of the following programs for your community or civic group, please contact Amy with your preferred program topic, date and time.
- Gardening for Wildlife: Plants for Birds, Butterflies, Bees, and Beyond- When we make space in our landscape for native plants as habitat for wildlife to coexist with us, we can begin to see a wide variety of mutually beneficial outcomes. In this presentation, we will explore an expansive palette of native plants that support the full life cycles of our favorite pollinator insects and birds, along with the entire ecosystem.
- Native Landscaping for Drought Tolerance– Learn about the importance of planning now for future droughts. Explore how climate change is predicted to affect our growing season, precipitation patterns, and what native species you can plant to support wildlife and withstand drought.
- Ditch Your Lawn for the Birds- Grass lawn is a landscaping fashion trend that is now among the top drivers of habitat loss for birds and other wildlife in the country. By making space for native plants instead, we can help improve the health of our ecosystem, benefiting birds and humans alike. We will explore the natural beauty and practical functionality of native plants, as well as resources that can help anyone, anywhere, dig into native plants for birds!
- Do More by Doing Less: Ways to Reduce Yard Maintenance and Increase Habitat Quality- With the right investment of time, energy, and resources upfront, we can substantially reduce overall landscaping maintenance requirements while providing a wide range of ecosystem benefits for wildlife and humans alike. We’ll explore tips and strategies to make the most of what we have by working with, rather than against, nature.
- Flood Control with Native Plants in Your Yard- Harness the power of nature to manage stormwater. Explore the surprising potential of native plants and how they can be strategically incorporated into landscapes to absorb excess water, filter pollutants, and reduce flooding in your community; all while helping to revitalize the ecosystem. Whether you’re a naturescaping enthusiast looking to enhance your yard or a homeowner seeking practical solutions to stormwater issues, this presentation offers inspiration and actionable ideas for creating beautiful, resilient, and environmentally friendly residential landscapes. Through practical examples and case studies, we will showcase how you can use rain gardens, bioswales, woodland gardens, and meadowscapes in your yard to manage stormwater effectively while creating inviting outdoor spaces.
- Birds of Prey– Learn how these fabulous fliers have adapted and how they play an important role in the ecosystem.
- Romance in the Air– Learn about the interesting love lives of birds.
- Big Change, Start Small– Learn how you can help bird conservation.
