Mhairi McFarlane will discuss tips for thinking about all types of habitat restoration from larger scale restoration to smaller scale gardening that benefits birds and biodiversity. We’ll connect the dots on how changes from a single pot up to 1000 acre field restoration can have an impact. Tips and tricks for succeeding at different levels of habitat changes will be shared along with Mhairi’s beautiful photography from her years of experience.
Hosted by our partners at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, you must register for the Zoom in advance.
Dr. Mhairi McFarlane
Extension Associate, Cornell Lab of Ornithology · Habitat Restoration & Native Plant Gardening
About Mhairi McFarlane, PhD - Mhairi McFarlane is an Extension Associate at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, where she specializes in habitat restoration, invasive plant management, native plant gardening, and conservation planning. She holds a PhD in Ecology from the University of Exeter and a B.Sc. in Ecology from the University of Stirling. Before joining Cornell, she spent nearly 15 years with the Nature Conservancy of Canada, where she led habitat restoration work including on Pelee Island in Ontario.
About Garden for Birds - Garden for Birds is a project of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology that guides people in creating bird-friendly native landscapes at home and in their communities. Mhairi helps lead the project, which provides resources and guidance for gardeners looking to support local bird populations through native plantings.