Page 10 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • July 21, 2010 Area Local children learn how plantings attract wildlife At left: A young program participant receives expert advice about plants that attract butterflies to a garden. At right: Two girls select plants to take home with them. As part of “Kids Day” in Ridgewood, children received free plantings and advice about how to attract beautiful creatures to their gardens. As part of the event, which was sponsored by Whole Foods, Midland Park-based R&S Landscaping hosted a free workshop, instructing local children on the best way to create new homes for butterflies. Each child in attendance received three butterfly attracting plants in a small pot to help them start their own butterfly gardens at home. As the kids chose their plants and potted them, R&S team members took time to explain to the children one-onone exactly how a garden attracts a variety of butterflies through utilizing plants that butterflies can easily perch upon for food, some rest, and shelter from the sun. The team also explained the similarities of plants that attract butterflies and the conditions in which they need to grow. “Our feedback from the kids and parents let us know that they all had a blast. Some were excited to pick their very own flowering plants to begin their garden, and others were more excited for an opportunity to get their hands dirty. In either case, we are happy they could learn about one of nature’s most elegant creatures and their relationship with nature,” stated Robert Schucker, president of R&S Landscaping. ���������������������������� KEANE FIT & WELLNESS ��������� Sheila Keane ������������������������������������ �������������������������������������������� ������������������������ ��������������������� ���������������������������������������������� • EDUCATED - MA in exercise science • CERTIFIED - ACSM, NASM, Post Rehab Specialist, MAT Specialist • EXPERIENCED - 15 years one-to-one personal training 201-341-0183 • CALL NOW Fitness, Weight Loss, Bariatrics, Geriatrics & Parkinson’s Programs