In a peaceful corner of the Marine Discovery Center in New Smyrna Beach, between a scenic bike trail and the bright blues and greens of the Indian River, rests a young garden. But rather than growing fruits and vegetables, or even flowers, the garden has a unique purpose: fostering a living space for birds.
“The national Audubon was asking its chapters to help save the birds,” said Marsha Cox, co-president of the Southeast Volusia Audubon chapter with her husband, Bill. “And our chapter has a saying: ‘no bugs, no birds.’ So we wanted a way to bring in the bugs.”