Backyard Habitat Builders Workshop Series
We’re honored to be 2025 recipients of the The Ozark Society Youth Grant, which makes our Backyard Habitat Builders series completely free for participating families!
This five-month series invites families to build simple, effective wildlife habitats that directly support pollinators, birds, and other local species. Held monthly from May to October in public parks and libraries across Benton and Washington counties, each hands-on workshop provides all the tools, materials, and guidance needed to take your project home and make a lasting impact. By turning backyards and community spaces into stepping stones for wildlife, families will help strengthen biodiversity and become active stewards of our Ozark ecosystems.
🧒 Open to all ages
🛠️ All tools and materials provided
🌎 Support pollinators, birds, toads, and more—one month at a time!
📍 Be sure to check our Events Calendar or follow us on Facebook to see upcoming dates and locations. Sign-ups open approximately two weeks before each session.
May Workshop 5/18/25
Bug Hotels @ Lake Atalanta
On a raining May morning we kicked off the series by building cozy shelters for solitary bees, ladybugs, and other helpful insects. These small structures provide critical refuge and nesting spots that help balance your garden’s ecosystem.
June Workshop 6/22/25
Toad Abodes @ Rotary Adventure Park Pavilion
Learn how to create a cool, shaded retreat for toads—nature’s very own pest control. These amphibians love moist, dark corners, and we’ll show you how to build the perfect hideaway for them in your yard.
July Workshop 7/6/25
Pollinator Puddlers @ Coler Mountain Bike Preserve
Butterflies and bees need more than nectar—they also need water! This workshop teaches families how to craft shallow water sources that provide essential minerals for pollinators during the hot summer months.
August Workshop 8/10/25
Seed Bombs @ Johnson City Park
Get your hands dirty with seed bombs! We’ll combine native wildflower seeds, soil, and clay into ready-to-plant balls that can be tossed into bare patches of ground to help restore pollinator-friendly habitats.
September Workshop 9/21/25
Bird Feeders @ Wilson Park
Support your feathered friends by building simple bird feeders from natural or upcycled materials. You’ll leave with a feeder ready to hang and tips on attracting native birds to your outdoor space.