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Dec 3rd, 2019

WINTER WILDSCAPES: A wonderland for learning

by Lynn Kirk

yellow bird on branch eats seed part of the wildscapes in winter, by observing bird populations through community science we can learn about the ecosystems

yellow and black bird on branch

About Lynn Kirk

Lynn Kirk, a freelance writer and marketing consultant, has collaborated with Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden since 2002. She considers it a joy and privilege to write newspaper articles and member newsletters for such a top-rated (and utterly gorgeous!) public garden.

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