Oct. 12 -	The Wonderful World of Native Plants and Wildflowers View a power point presentation on Florida wildflowers that will grow in your garden. Presented by: M.E. DePalma  co-author of  "A Garden Diary - A Guide to Gardening in South Florida".
Nov. 9 -	The Fall Bird Migration Learn about the birds you are most likely to see in your community this fall with Diana Guidry, NatureScape Broward Outreach Coordinator
Dec. 14 -	Thinking about Tropical Plants?   Jesse Durko, will bring some of his favorite Bamboo, palms, heliconia, flowering shrubs and trees, cactus and ground covers.and teach you how to care for them.   Durko was previously the director of Flamingo Gardens Botanical Garden. He opened his own world famous nursery and gardens in 1990. The 10 acre property features unusual plants collected during his many travels throughout the world. Jesse Durko's Nursery 5151 Southwest 70th Avenue, Davie, FL 33314- (954) 792-2297
Jan. 11 -2012	Grazing in your Garden - Did you know you that besides eating the same herbs that butterflies adore -  like parsley dill and fennel - You can eat the leaves and flowers of some trees. Learn what to plant and how to prepare your harvest - with food samplings from creative cook, Hadny Fayyaz
Feb. 8 -	Water Gardening - Water Gardens - Ponds and Fountains One of our favorite presenters, Arborist, Rose Butman, will be here to talk about about adding a water feature to your landscape.
Mar. 14 -	Tools for Serious Gardners David McLean will introduce the latest tools available to maintain your garden with the least amount of effort! McLean is the owner of Trinity Churchside Gardens at 14 SW 11th Street  Fort Lauderdale, (954) 768-0423. McLean leads a free tour of the Gardens from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM on the first Saturday of every month  . The 11th Street Annex Restaurant (AKA: Two Ugly Sisters) located on the property, owned by his partner, Penny is a great place to have lunch.
Apr. 11 -	Visit a special garden in Wilton Manors For those who have come to our classes - end the season with a private tour of a Wilton Manors Garden.

The number of certified NatureScape sites in Broward County is now over 2,900. Can you help us reach the goal of 3,000 certified sites this year? We will host a community-wide celebration upon reaching this goal.

Certify your home, school or other site as a NWF Wildlife Habitat. Help your community today and register online by clicking on the appropriate image below
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Every wildlife habitat is an ongoing labor of love. We encourage you to register today, even if you are not sure if you are "done." We'll send inspiring tips to help!

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Note* NatureScape information and handouts are available in the Wilton Manors Library
These documents are in Adobe PDF format.

A SIMPLE HABITAT   Habitat Steward, Alex Shore designed this simple habitat (download pdf with complete instructions) as a tool for encouraging those with limited space to establish and certify a habitat that would qualify for NWF certification.  Often times people may think they don’t have the space required to establish a habitat or that doing so is complicated.  This simple habitat can be planted either in a large container or installed in a small space in the landscape and would work for those residents living in a townhome or villa that only has a small patio or balcony space.  This habitat can be created for  less than $100 (including the $20 certification fee). More ...Information and Tips from NWF for Creating and Maintaining a Certified Wildlife Habitat   Create a Bird Friendly Habitat   Attract Butterflies   Amphibian Decline   Nesting Boxes   Bird Feeders   Neighborhood-friendly Wildlife Gardening   Backyard Ponds   Lawn Reduction

M.E. DePalma is the co-author of A Garden Diary: A Guide to Gardening in South Florida, a National Wildlife Steward and a member of the NatureScape Board.
2117 N.E. 178th Terrace
Wilton Manors, Florida 33305
954-563-2148
Wilton Manors NatureScape Committee
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