Bring the Cape’s most beautiful, fascinating -- and sometimes dramatic --birds to your own back yard with tips and tricks from master gardener Fran Raleigh at the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History on Sunday, March 1 at 1pm.
The botanist, ecologist and birder will join host Janice Donovan, manager of the historic Shirley G Cross Wildflower Garden, for a presentation on native plants that can attract year-round and migrating birds. Fran will also explain how helping local birdlife can reduce your own garden chores, including having to water less, and maintain local ecosystems.
Fran Raleigh grew up watching birds and nature in her Northern VA neighborhood. She began getting to know wild plants while earning her BS in Biology at Marietta College in OH, and continued botanizing during grad school at SUNY-ESF in Syracuse, where she earned MS and PhD degrees in Plant Science. A long-time visitor to Cape Cod, she moved here permanently on her retirement.
Gardening for Life is an annual series at the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History that brings experts across a range of fields to speak to hobbyists and professionals. Upcoming topics include spring preparation and the secret world of fireflies. It honors the historic Shirley G. Cross Wildflower Garden at the Green Briar Nature Center.
Book tickets and get more details at ccmnh.org. Admission: $20 for non-members, $18 for members.
Museum Admission is an Additional Fee.
PLUS, at every event we’ll be hosting a bake sale filled with delicious treats, with proceeds going to support the incredible work of Brewster Pollinators.
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Date and Time
Sunday Mar 1, 2026
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EST
March 1, 1pm
Location
Cape Cod Museum of Natural History
869 Main Street (Route 6A)
Brewster, MA 02631
Fees/Admission
$20 for non-members, $18 for members. Museum Admission is an Additional Fee.
