The Annual Great Backyard Bird Count takes place next weekend, from February 13th through the 16th. You can join other community members and count at Teddy Fenton Park (300 Railroad Avenue) or the Community Gardens (300 Railroad Avenue) from 7:00AM to 12:00PM any of those days. The Great Backyard Bird Count is sponsored nationally by Cornell School of Ornithology, the Audibon Society, and Bird Canada. Local sponsors include the Parks and Recreation Department, Mojave Masters Garden Club, Boulder City Grown Garden Co Op, Ace Hardware (541 Nevada Way) and the Coffee Cup Restaurant (512 Nevada Way).
Other Upcoming Gardening Events
Mornings At the Gardens at the Community Gardens (300 Railroad Avenue)
- Saturday, February 7 from 8:30AM to 10:30AM
- Saturday, February 21 from 8:30AM to 10:30AM
- Saturday, March 14 from 8:30AM to 10:30AM\
- Saturday, March 28 from 8:30AM to 10:30AM
Boulder City Wildflower Watch (throughout the city and outlying desert areas)
- March 1 through April 30
Boulder City Spring Garden Festival at the Community Gardens (300 Railroad Avenue)
- Saturday, March 21 from 8:30AM to 12:00PM
Boulder City Hollyhockers (location varies)
- Meet weekly on Wednesdays at 6:30PM
Mojave Masters Garden Club (812 Arizona Street)
- Thursday, February 11 beginning at 6:30PM at St Christopher’s Episcopal Church. Topics to be discussed include Valentines from the Gardens, the Great Backyard Bird Count, garden planning, and more!
For more information about these events, call Master Gardener, Cheryl Waites, at bouldercitygrown@aol.com!
