Appalachian Audubon Society Native Plant Sale September 13 Near Harrisburg

The Appalachian Audubon Society will host its 4th Annual Native Plant Sale on September 13 from 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. The sale will take place at Meadowood Nursery, 24 Meadowood Dr. Hummelstown, lPa rain or shine.

Meadowood carries over 300 varieties of native plants - trees, shrubs, perennials, and more.

Pennsylvania native plants provide essential food, shelter, and nesting sites for the birds, butterflies, and beneficial pollinators that live in our area at just the right time in their life cycles. They are adapted to our climate, soil, and moisture levels and provide reduced maintenance.

Steven Saffier, Audubon at Home Coordinator for Audubon PA, will be on hand to provide immediate Audubon recognition to those homeowners who already provide healthy bird habitat. To qualify, a property should include 25 percent or more native plants, as well as sources of water, food, shelter, and nesting sites. A simple application can be filled out at the event.

Official Audubon signs recognizing your Bird Habitat will also be available for approved properties.

In addition, the top 10 plants for birds and wildlife will be showcased, and Dr. Douglas Tallamy's best-selling book "Bringing Nature Home; a Case for Native Gardening" will be available.

All proceeds from the sale are used for nature & environmental education and scholarships for people in our community. Cash or checks only, please.

More information or visit the Appalachian Audubon Society or 717-732-5615.