Native-Plant Bird Habitat: A Mount Vernon workshop stressed that “habitat is key,” urging gardeners to swap lawn for native plants, add water/cover, and clean feeders to protect local birds. Heat & Plant Choice: In Missouri, extension advice warns that store-bought “full sun” flowers may fail in extreme heat, so gardeners should match plants to local heat zones. Community Gardening Education: Northern Lights Master Gardeners keep summer learning going with free “Let’s Talk Gardening” classes (raised beds, deer-resistant bulbs, fall perennials, composting) plus an Aug. 5 “Moth Night” at Harmony Arboretum. Local Parks & Family Fun: Crawley’s Love Parks Week runs July 24–Aug. 2 with events across green spaces, while Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Country Fest turns 125 this weekend. Garden Safety & Disputes: Wisconsin drought guidance prioritizes watering vulnerable crops and containers, and a Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling limits game warden searches on private land—another reminder that property rights matter. Fundraisers With a Garden Twist: Prairie Light Refuge hosts a corn hole tournament to support a future healing center featuring therapeutic animals and gardening.