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Transform Your Space – Join the Habitat at Home & Natural Yard Care Workshop!

Ready to bring nature to your doorstep? Join Stream Team, WDFW, and regional partners for an inspiring, hands-on workshop that will empower you to create thriving habitats—right in your own yard, patio, balcony, or community space!

Whether you have acres or a flowerpot, this event is your gateway to building a vibrant, nature-friendly space. Learn from top experts in habitat restoration, garden design, soil science, and environmental health. Discover the plants, techniques, and tools that can turn any outdoor area into a sanctuary for birds, butterflies, pollinators, and more.

You’ll dive into:
🌱 Soil science and smart planting strategies
🌻 Native vegetation and design ideas for every setting
🛠️ A hands-on planning session to kickstart your own habitat
🎁 Fun giveaways to help launch your journey


But that’s not all—you’ll also become part of a growing movement of eco-minded neighbors working to restore natural beauty in the Northwest. Share your progress, learn what’s worked for others, and track your success with citizen science tools like the Merlin Bird ID app and iNaturalist.

Let’s grow something meaningful together! Reconnect with nature, support local wildlife, and experience the joy of watching your own personal ecosystem come to life.

Small spaces. Big impact. Endless wonder. Join us and be part of the change—right here, at home.

 

flyer of habitat at home workshop with blue background and image of house with garden

 

Register today! Space is limited: 

Events - Stream Team

Aug

2

Saturday, August 2, 2025
9:00am
South Puget Sound Community College’s Kenneth J. Minnaert Center for the Arts
Family Friendly, Health and Wellness

South Puget Sound Community College’s Kenneth J. Minnaert Center for the Arts

2011 Mottman Rd SW
Olympia, WA 98512