Conservancy Day: Managing for Wildlife in Your Yard and Neighborhood

Our suburban yards could be a haven for native birds, insects (think butterflies) and animals.  Wildlife need our help.  With expanding suburban areas causing habitat loss on an unprecedented scale, property owners can make a significant difference with some simple alterations to their planting, maintenance, and clean up activities.  Learn about how you can make wildlife welcome in your yard in this presentation by Dr. David Drake, Professor of Forest and Wildlife Ecology and Extension Wildlife Specialist at UW-Madison.

David Drake is a Professor and Extension Wildlife Specialist in the Department of Forest and Wildlife Ecology at UW-Madison.  His research and extension programs primarily focus on wildlife and wildlife damage management in human-dominated landscapes.  Dr. Drake received his PhD in Forestry from North Carolina State University, a MS degree in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences from Texas A&M University, and a BA degree in Biology from Macalester College.

Photo credit: Ernie McLaney

Every Conservancy Day is:

• Free — thanks to your donations and membership as a Friend
• Open to the public
• For all ages unless a specific age group is given in the program description
• Diverse topics — More than 400 participants each year enjoy topics ranging from wildlife, science, resource management, natural and cultural history and current community issues

Thank you for your generous gifts and participation. You make it possible and you make it great! We welcome you to join us and help spread the word! Mark your calendars for these inspiring and special events the third Thursday of each month, from January through November.