-For Immediate Release-

Growing Native Plants for Butterflies and Birds

On Tuesday, February 28, at 7PM, Genesee Land Trust will host a lecture called “Growing Native Plants for Butterflies and Birds” given by local naturalist, garden designer and Land Trust member, Carol Southby. Ms. Southby will talk about design features of a habitat garden which is gardening to attract wildlife. The lecture will take place at the Ruth Braman Room of the Penfield Public Library.

Southby, a popular teacher and designer, specializing in perennials and wildlife gardens, is also the president of the Rochester Butterfly Club. Southby says “Our native plants and wildlife evolved together over thousands of years. Much of the wildlife depends totally on particular native plants for survival. Others are opportunists and able to use a wider range of plants.”

The lecture will highlight some of the best native plants for garden use to attract butterflies and birds. Southby will take questions from those attending this free public lecture and she will show the exquisite nature photography of her husband, David Southby.

This Genesee Land Trust event will take place at the Ruth Braman Room of the Penfield Library located at 1985 Baird Road, off of Route 441 in the town of Penfield. For more information or questions about Growing Native Plants for Butterflies and Birds, please call Genesee Land Trust at 256-2130 and visit www.geneseelandtrust.org. This Land Trust presentation is free and open to the public.

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Contact:
Margaret Potter
Assistant Director
Genesee Land Trust
500 East Avenue, Suite 200
Rochester NY 14607
(585) 256-2130
fax: (585) 271-4292
info@geneseelandtrust.org