Elizabeth's Secret Garden

The Audubon Center for Birds of Prey is working towards promoting the conservations of birds of prey and their habitat. The center helps injured or orphaned birds of prey and helps in the rehabilitation process. Birds that cannot be released back into the wild serve as environmental ambassadors in the education for children and families. They each have their own stories and names. It is sad to see how pollution can reek havoc on the delicate balance in nature. The release of rehabilitated birds of prey is a symbol of hope to show what can happen when caring people work towards environmental stewardship. Visit their website to learn more: http://fl.audubon.org/audubon-center-birds-prey   Below are a few of the many birds that are receiving care at the center.                 The day on which I write this is Christmas so I hope you all enjoy your time with family and friends this year. May you all enjoy your Chris...

  I had the opportunity to represent my friend Sheila’s garden for the Sanford Holiday tour of Homes & Gardens. The tour was Saturday, December 1, 11 a.m – 4 p.m and it was their 24th annual event. The tour featured several gardens, historic buildings, and homes decorated for Christmas. Website: http://sanfordhistorictrust.org/   I had the privilege of meeting Sheila during an Earth Day festival at Lake Eola. We quickly became friends when we discovered that we were both butterfly enthusiasts. I shared with her what I’ve learned about butterflies and she bought one of my recycled purses that I make by knitting with grocery bags. It was exciting to meet many people who were interested in learning about raising butterflies. Sheila asked me to come so I could show visitors her garden and educate people about how to create butterfly friendly gardens in their own neighborhoods. At least 150 – 200 people walked through. There were so many people coming through, I lost cou...