There are dozens of classes to check out, online and in-person throughout the month.
Throughout the Lancaster County region, there are hands-on classes that teach things like how to make a resurrection garden and a succulent planter. Thereâs also a seed swap in Elizabethtown. There also are virtual classes on topics like flower arranging plus virtual talks about growing native plants and more.
The in-person events are limited to small groups and some virtual classes ship materials so donât wait to sign up. Some of the virtual events are selling out quickly as well.
If you have any additional events or talks to share, email enegley@lnpnews.com
Rene Wendell, captain of the Southern Berkshire Christmas Count, held on Jan. 1, sent me a copy of the count, condensed:
âThis is the 29th year for this count and we had some notables. Some all-time high-count numbers were: Northern Saw-whet owl 4; Red-bellied woodpecker 74; Common Raven 25; Tufted Titmouse 180; White-breasted Nuthatch 144; Carolina Wren 30; Eastern Bluebird 125.
âSo, we counted 65 species this year! This ties last year for the all-time record for species! However, I did make an executive decision and counted a feral chicken. The team that spotted the bird was split on whether to count it. To quote one of the spotters (the bird was in the middle of nowhere), It was not associated with any house or homestead. I readily admit that this bird did come from a house somewhere, but has now become feral. It will probably become predated upon and will not make it through the winter. However, this is how feral populations become established, and sin