The Algoma Bird Bistro Movement
What Is the Bird Bistro Movement?
If the idea of gardening for the benefit of our feathered friends appeals to you, please consider participating in the ‘Bird Bistro’ movement encouraged by the Bird City Algoma Committee. The goal of this movement is to inspire homeowners with all sizes of yards, businesses, schools, churches and city government to include bird friendly plants in their landscape.
HOW TO CREATE A BIRD BISTRO IN YOUR YARD
WE ALSO ENCOURAGE “EXTRA CREDIT”
We hope to make this effort fun and educational. We will occasionally gather for casual conversation and educational activities. Participate when you can. Or, maybe your yard already meets Bird Bistro specifications? Let us know so we can acknowledge your efforts. If you are interested or have questions, please contact:
Mary Goodner 920-487-8094 or krakowmary@gmail.com
Cathy Pabich 920-487-8136 or pabichc@gmail.com
Bird Bistro basic requirements:
· Shrink lawn area or add Dutch white clover to existing lawn.
· Mulch around trees.
· Provide a brush pile for shelter.
· Leave leaf litter for ground feeding birds.
· Provide water.
· Add a nest box or provide nesting material.
· Make windows bird safe and much more.
Learn More…
Websites:
National Audubon Society Plants for Birds
http://www.audubon.org/plantsforbirds
National Wildlife Foundation Native Plant Finder
http://www.nwf.org/NativePlantFinder/
Wisconsin Native Plants: Recommendations for Landscaping and Natural Community Restoration, Wisconsin DNR Natural Heritage Conservation Program.
http://dnr.wi.gov/files/pdf/pubs/nh/nh0936.pdf
National Audubon Society on Reducing Pesticide Use http://web4.audubon.org/bird/at_home/ReducePesticideUse.html
American Bird Conservancy Cats Indoors Program
https://abcbirds.org/program/cats-indoors/
Wisconsin Bird Conservation Initiative
http://www.wisconsinbirds.org/
Bird City Algoma website
birdcityalgoma.com
*International Migratory Bird Day 2017 links to “Birdscaping” presentation by Karen Newbern of Door County Landscape and Nursery and Kim Grveles 2016 presentation is linked under “More ...”.
Suggested Reading (*available through Algoma Public Library):
Birdscaping in the Midwest : a guide to gardening with native plants to attract birds by Nowak, Mariette. The University of Wisconsin Press 2012.*
Bringing nature home: how native plants sustain wildlife in our gardens by Tallamy, Douglas W. Timber Press 2007.* (Videos of the author’s presentations can be found by using his name as a YouTube search.)
Landscaping with native plants of Wisconsin by Steiner, Lynn M. MBI Pub. Co. 2007.*
LOCAL SUPPLIERS OF NATIVE PLANTS*
The Plantscapers
E2051 Luxemburg Rd.
Luxemburg, WI 54217
Eric: aquarius12578@gmail.com
920-845-5196
http://www.theplantscapers.com/
Door Landscape & Nursery
6329 WI-42
Egg Harbor, WI 54209
cliff@doorlandscape.com
920-746-9770
http://doorlandscape.com/
Salzsieder Landscape Nursery
8938 Co Rd X
Forestville, WI 54213
salzsiederlandscape@gmail.com
920-837-7650
920-327-0471 cell
http://salzsiedernursery.com/
Stone Silo Prairie Gardens
2325 Oak Ridge Circle
De Pere, WI 54115
Justin: kroeningjustin@gmail.com
920-713-2879
http://www.stonesiloprairie.com/
Meissner Landscape
4919 County T
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
reception@meissnerlandscape.com
920-743-1011
http://www.meissnerlandscape.com/
*List last updated January 2017. We welcome your suggestions for additions to the list.
HOW TO CREATE A BIRD BISTRO IN YOUR YARD
- Add native plants to your landscape to offer food and/or shelter for birds. Pick out plants that have a variety of colors, textures and structures. Don’t be afraid to mix them up!
- Plant at least a 5X5 foot plot of bird friendly plants in your yard or integrate native plants into an equivalent amount of space in your existing landscape.
- Use gardening methods that take an environmentally responsible approach as an alternative to chemicals.
- No free roaming cats. According to the American Bird Conservancy, in the U.S. alone outdoor cats kill approximately 2.4 billion birds every year.
WE ALSO ENCOURAGE “EXTRA CREDIT”
- Shrinking lawn area.
- Adding Dutch white clover to existing lawn.
- Mulching around trees.
- Providing brush piles for shelter for birds. Leaving leaf litter for ground feeding birds.
- Providing water.
- Adding nest boxes, bird houses or providing nesting material.
- Making windows bird safe.
We hope to make this effort fun and educational. We will occasionally gather for casual conversation and educational activities. Participate when you can. Or, maybe your yard already meets Bird Bistro specifications? Let us know so we can acknowledge your efforts. If you are interested or have questions, please contact:
Mary Goodner 920-487-8094 or krakowmary@gmail.com
Cathy Pabich 920-487-8136 or pabichc@gmail.com
Bird Bistro basic requirements:
- 5 or more kinds of native plants that offer food and/or shelter.
- Pesticide & herbicide free.
- No free roaming cats.
- A 5X5 foot plot or equivalent (you can substitute adding natives into your existing landscape).
· Shrink lawn area or add Dutch white clover to existing lawn.
· Mulch around trees.
· Provide a brush pile for shelter.
· Leave leaf litter for ground feeding birds.
· Provide water.
· Add a nest box or provide nesting material.
· Make windows bird safe and much more.
Learn More…
Websites:
National Audubon Society Plants for Birds
http://www.audubon.org/plantsforbirds
National Wildlife Foundation Native Plant Finder
http://www.nwf.org/NativePlantFinder/
Wisconsin Native Plants: Recommendations for Landscaping and Natural Community Restoration, Wisconsin DNR Natural Heritage Conservation Program.
http://dnr.wi.gov/files/pdf/pubs/nh/nh0936.pdf
National Audubon Society on Reducing Pesticide Use http://web4.audubon.org/bird/at_home/ReducePesticideUse.html
American Bird Conservancy Cats Indoors Program
https://abcbirds.org/program/cats-indoors/
Wisconsin Bird Conservation Initiative
http://www.wisconsinbirds.org/
Bird City Algoma website
birdcityalgoma.com
*International Migratory Bird Day 2017 links to “Birdscaping” presentation by Karen Newbern of Door County Landscape and Nursery and Kim Grveles 2016 presentation is linked under “More ...”.
Suggested Reading (*available through Algoma Public Library):
Birdscaping in the Midwest : a guide to gardening with native plants to attract birds by Nowak, Mariette. The University of Wisconsin Press 2012.*
Bringing nature home: how native plants sustain wildlife in our gardens by Tallamy, Douglas W. Timber Press 2007.* (Videos of the author’s presentations can be found by using his name as a YouTube search.)
Landscaping with native plants of Wisconsin by Steiner, Lynn M. MBI Pub. Co. 2007.*
LOCAL SUPPLIERS OF NATIVE PLANTS*
The Plantscapers
E2051 Luxemburg Rd.
Luxemburg, WI 54217
Eric: aquarius12578@gmail.com
920-845-5196
http://www.theplantscapers.com/
Door Landscape & Nursery
6329 WI-42
Egg Harbor, WI 54209
cliff@doorlandscape.com
920-746-9770
http://doorlandscape.com/
Salzsieder Landscape Nursery
8938 Co Rd X
Forestville, WI 54213
salzsiederlandscape@gmail.com
920-837-7650
920-327-0471 cell
http://salzsiedernursery.com/
Stone Silo Prairie Gardens
2325 Oak Ridge Circle
De Pere, WI 54115
Justin: kroeningjustin@gmail.com
920-713-2879
http://www.stonesiloprairie.com/
Meissner Landscape
4919 County T
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
reception@meissnerlandscape.com
920-743-1011
http://www.meissnerlandscape.com/
*List last updated January 2017. We welcome your suggestions for additions to the list.