The Olympic Peninsula Audubon Society’s Backyard Birding series continue with “Creating Bird-Friendly Garden Habitats,” by invited instructor Julie O’Donald from 10 a.m.-noon on Saturday, Oct. 5.

She will overview the elements that create beautiful gardens for birds and people — emphasizing the best native plants for birds and the design features that establish sustainable bird habitat. Using photography of birds and their food plants, she will demonstrate how to bring nature home to any sized property. Attendees can learn about the native plants that attract birds, including hummingbirds, with the goal of growing nature’s bird foods.

Among her many affiliations, O’Donald is an National Wildlife Federation Community Wildlife Habitat Steward, a retired Master Gardener, and a member of the Washington Native Plants Society. Her own certified wildlife habitat garden contains more than 200 species of native plants — successfully attracting birds, butterflies, and pollinators for more than 25 years. Her garden has been featured in numerous publications, including Pacific Horticulture, The Butterfly Gardener, Bird Watching Magazine and Sunset.

Admission to the series is free; however, a $5 suggested donation supports ongoing education and bird conservation programs.