Backyard Habitat classes at The Zoo

Want to attract more wildlife to your backyard?

Join a Backyard Habitat class this spring! In this series of five classes, you’ll learn from experts from Seattle Audubon, PAWS Wildlife Center, Washington Native Plant Society, Washington Department of Fish / Wildlife, and Woodland Park Zoo about how to design your wildlife habitat, attract birds and other wildlife to your backyard, select and care for native plants, manage your backyard sustainably, and get your yard certified as a Backyard Habitat.

Spring 2013 Classes:

Attracting birds to your backyard

Wednesday, March 20th from 7 to 9 p.m.

Keeping pets and wildlife safe in your backyard habitat

Thursday, April 4th from 7 to 9 p.m.

Spring plants and planting

Wednesday, April 24th from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Site evaluation, design, and maintenance

Tuesday, May 7th from 7 to 9 p.m.

Water features for wildlife

Tuesday, May 21st from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Cost: $25 per person per class / $100 per person for the five-part series if you register before 3pm on the first class day.

For more information and to register, see the zoo’s website