Install a Food Truck
What is a Food Truck for Birds?
In ecology there are several different terms to describe the natural world: patch, corridors, matrix, boundaries, and edges etc. In this case, we are creating patches of native plants for the birds. Three is a magic number to draw their attention. Native plants provide food and shelter for them. It’s important to have the native plants because a bird’s diet evolves slowly over many generations. It can take 40 years for a bird to change it’s diet.
We are changing our environment too rapidly.
If you can install a “food truck” or a minimum (or more!) native plants and shrubs this fall, they will help the birds now but more importantly in the spring as well.
Food Truck Installation Plans
I am offering free food truck plans beginning in the Florida Keys, South Florida, Central Florida to North Florida planting zones. Keep it simple. It’s easy to begin with a couple of native plants from the plans. Keeping in mind that many plants have a wide range. The goal is to provide specific planting plans for each planting zone from Key West to Maine along the US Highway 1 in 2023. It’s the Atlantic Flyway for birds. If this project is successful, I’ll add plans for all four bird flyways across the country. Please keep checking back for your state.
Food Trucks – Bird Feeders
I will be expanding this native planting concept further to bird feeders and bird baths. If you are an architect and would like to add a plan, please contact me. The birds appreciate a little “coffee break” and a “hot shower” on their journey. All kidding aside, I will be posting few construction documents on here for the adventurous one to build a real bird feeder. See my Pinterst page (tag me with your creative feeder)
Atlantic Flyway for Neotropical Migrating Birds
Beginning in Florida, Tricia will be adding free templates (illustrative and conceptual) native planting plans as a metaphor for a “food truck” for birds on their migration highway in the sky.
The list begins with Florida in the Florida Keys at Mile Marker 0. Check back soon for your state. There are many free resources from each state’s extension office services for more information.
The purpose of this website is to provide information to help you get started with planting native trees and shrubs. These are free to download and take to your local nursery. There are also free county resources to help you with the landscape on your property.
Click for the Florida Planting Plans
This website is unique because I am providing directions for each planting zone. Too many books lump all of the plants together for each state. However, keep in mind that plants do have broad ranges too. Be mindful of coastal area plants. They need to tolerate salt spray.
US Highway 1 – Your state’s registered food trucks
The goal of this organization is to provide “food truck installations” along the Atlantic Flyway for birds following the US highway 1 that goes from Key West MM 0 to Maine. Everyone who registers receives a free place on the website (with a number), a sign with donation, and stars on social media.
References for Florida
Most people are not aware of the free (pre-paid with our taxes) the county extension offices in Monroe and Miami Dade counties. If you have more specific questions about native plants in your landscape, call them. The master gardeners are super friendly and very helpful.
UF/IFAS Extension Services Page: http://monroe.ifas.ufl.edu
Monroe County Extension Page: http://www.monroecounty-fl.gov/131/Extension-Services
Miami / Dade County Extension Page: https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/miami-dade/
Audubon Society has great information as well. It’s not as specific to each planting zone in Florida but I used it for reference material for my research about the birds.
Florida Key Aubudon Society has resources too.
Tricia has completed the native planting plans for Florida. She is working her way up the US
Highway 1 to Maine. Check back this summer for more planting plans. Her goal is to offer them
and compete this task by the end of 2023. Thank you for your patience. This is her volunteer
effort. It’s completed in her spare change time. If you have an suggestions,
please feel free to email her. She blocks time on Friday afternoons to respond.
Georgia -tba
The purpose of this website is to provide information to help you get started with planting native trees and shrubs. These are free to download and take to your local nursery. There are also free county resources to help you with the landscape on your property.
Click for the Georgia Planting Plans
This website is unique because I am providing directions for each planting zone. Too many books lump all of the plants together for each state. However, keep in mind that plants do have broad ranges too. Be mindful of coastal area plants. They need to tolerate salt spray.
US Highway 1 – Your state’s registered food trucks
The goal of this organization is to provide “food truck installations” along the Atlantic Flyway for birds following the US highway 1 that goes from Key West MM 0 to Maine. Everyone who registers receives a free place on the website (with a number), a sign with donation, and stars on social media.
References for Georgia
Most people are not aware of the free (pre-paid with our taxes) the county extension offices in your state. If you have more specific questions about native plants in your landscape, call them. The master gardeners are super friendly and very helpful.
Audubon Society has great information as well. It’s not as specific to each planting zone in Florida but I used it for reference material for my research about the birds.
Florida Key Audubon Society has resources too.
South Carolina
The purpose of this website is to provide information to help you get started with planting native trees and shrubs. These are free to download and take to your local nursery. There are also free county resources to help you with the landscape on your property.
Click for the South Carolina Planting Plans
This website is unique because I am providing directions for each planting zone. Too many books lump all of the plants together for each state. However, keep in mind that plants do have broad ranges too. Be mindful of coastal area plants. They need to tolerate salt spray.
US Highway 1 – Your state’s registered food trucks
The goal of this organization is to provide “food truck installations” along the Atlantic Flyway for birds following the US highway 1 that goes from Key West MM 0 to Maine. Everyone who registers receives a free place on the website (with a number), a sign with donation, and stars on social media.
References for South Carolina
Most people are not aware of the free (pre-paid with our taxes) the county extension offices in your state. If you have more specific questions about native plants in your landscape, call them. The master gardeners are super friendly and very helpful.
Audubon Society has great information as well. It’s not as specific to each planting zone in Florida but I used it for reference material for my research about the birds.
Florida Key Audubon Society has resources too.
North Carolina
The purpose of this website is to provide information to help you get started with planting native trees and shrubs. These are free to download and take to your local nursery. There are also free county resources to help you with the landscape on your property.
Click for the North Carolina Planting Plans
This website is unique because I am providing directions for each planting zone. Too many books lump all of the plants together for each state. However, keep in mind that plants do have broad ranges too. Be mindful of coastal area plants. They need to tolerate salt spray.
US Highway 1 – Your state’s registered food trucks
The goal of this organization is to provide “food truck installations” along the Atlantic Flyway for birds following the US highway 1 that goes from Key West MM 0 to Maine. Everyone who registers receives a free place on the website (with a number), a sign with donation, and stars on social media.
References for North Carolina
Most people are not aware of the free (pre-paid with our taxes) the county extension offices in your state. If you have more specific questions about native plants in your landscape, call them. The master gardeners are super friendly and very helpful.
Audubon Society has great information as well. It’s not as specific to each planting zone in Florida but I used it for reference material for my research about the birds.
Florida Key Audubon Society has resources too.
Virginia
The purpose of this website is to provide information to help you get started with planting native trees and shrubs. These are free to download and take to your local nursery. There are also free county resources to help you with the landscape on your property.
Click for the Virginia Planting Plans
This website is unique because I am providing directions for each planting zone. Too many books lump all of the plants together for each state. However, keep in mind that plants do have broad ranges too. Be mindful of coastal area plants. They need to tolerate salt spray.
US Highway 1 – Your state’s registered food trucks
The goal of this organization is to provide “food truck installations” along the Atlantic Flyway for birds following the US highway 1 that goes from Key West MM 0 to Maine. Everyone who registers receives a free place on the website (with a number), a sign with donation, and stars on social media.
References for Virginia
Most people are not aware of the free (pre-paid with our taxes) the county extension offices in your state. If you have more specific questions about native plants in your landscape, call them. The master gardeners are super friendly and very helpful.
Audubon Society has great information as well. It’s not as specific to each planting zone in Florida but I used it for reference material for my research about the birds.
Florida Key Audubon Society has resources too.
West Virginia
The purpose of this website is to provide information to help you get started with planting native trees and shrubs. These are free to download and take to your local nursery. There are also free county resources to help you with the landscape on your property.
Click for the West Virginia Planting Plans
This website is unique because I am providing directions for each planting zone. Too many books lump all of the plants together for each state. However, keep in mind that plants do have broad ranges too. Be mindful of coastal area plants. They need to tolerate salt spray.
US Highway 1 – Your state’s registered food trucks
The goal of this organization is to provide “food truck installations” along the Atlantic Flyway for birds following the US highway 1 that goes from Key West MM 0 to Maine. Everyone who registers receives a free place on the website (with a number), a sign with donation, and stars on social media.
References for West Virginia
Most people are not aware of the free (pre-paid with our taxes) the county extension offices in your state. If you have more specific questions about native plants in your landscape, call them. The master gardeners are super friendly and very helpful.
Audubon Society has great information as well. It’s not as specific to each planting zone in Florida but I used it for reference material for my research about the birds.
Florida Key Audubon Society has resources too.
Washington DC
The purpose of this website is to provide information to help you get started with planting native trees and shrubs. These are free to download and take to your local nursery. There are also free county resources to help you with the landscape on your property.
Click for the Washington DC Planting Plans
This website is unique because I am providing directions for each planting zone. Too many books lump all of the plants together for each state. However, keep in mind that plants do have broad ranges too. Be mindful of coastal area plants. They need to tolerate salt spray.
US Highway 1 – Your state’s registered food trucks
The goal of this organization is to provide “food truck installations” along the Atlantic Flyway for birds following the US highway 1 that goes from Key West MM 0 to Maine. Everyone who registers receives a free place on the website (with a number), a sign with donation, and stars on social media.
References for Florida
Most people are not aware of the free (pre-paid with our taxes) the county extension offices in your state. If you have more specific questions about native plants in your landscape, call them. The master gardeners are super friendly and very helpful.
Audubon Society has great information as well. It’s not as specific to each planting zone in Florida but I used it for reference material for my research about the birds.
Florida Key Audubon Society has resources too.
Maryland
The purpose of this website is to provide information to help you get started with planting native trees and shrubs. These are free to download and take to your local nursery. There are also free county resources to help you with the landscape on your property.
Click for the Maryland Planting Plans
This website is unique because I am providing directions for each planting zone. Too many books lump all of the plants together for each state. However, keep in mind that plants do have broad ranges too. Be mindful of coastal area plants. They need to tolerate salt spray.
US Highway 1 – Your state’s registered food trucks
The goal of this organization is to provide “food truck installations” along the Atlantic Flyway for birds following the US highway 1 that goes from Key West MM 0 to Maine. Everyone who registers receives a free place on the website (with a number), a sign with donation, and stars on social media.
References for Maryland
Most people are not aware of the free (pre-paid with our taxes) the county extension offices in your state. If you have more specific questions about native plants in your landscape, call them. The master gardeners are super friendly and very helpful.
Audubon Society has great information as well. It’s not as specific to each planting zone in Florida but I used it for reference material for my research about the birds.
Florida Key Audubon Society has resources too.
Pennsylvania
The purpose of this website is to provide information to help you get started with planting native trees and shrubs. These are free to download and take to your local nursery. There are also free county resources to help you with the landscape on your property.
Click for the Pennsylvania Planting Plans
This website is unique because I am providing directions for each planting zone. Too many books lump all of the plants together for each state. However, keep in mind that plants do have broad ranges too. Be mindful of coastal area plants. They need to tolerate salt spray.
US Highway 1 – Your state’s registered food trucks
The goal of this organization is to provide “food truck installations” along the Atlantic Flyway for birds following the US highway 1 that goes from Key West MM 0 to Maine. Everyone who registers receives a free place on the website (with a number), a sign with donation, and stars on social media.
References for Pennsylvania
Most people are not aware of the free (pre-paid with our taxes) the county extension offices in your state. If you have more specific questions about native plants in your landscape, call them. The master gardeners are super friendly and very helpful.
Audubon Society has great information as well. It’s not as specific to each planting zone in Florida but I used it for reference material for my research about the birds.
Florida Key Audubon Society has resources too.
New Jersey
The purpose of this website is to provide information to help you get started with planting native trees and shrubs. These are free to download and take to your local nursery. There are also free county resources to help you with the landscape on your property.
Click for the New Jersey Planting Plans
This website is unique because I am providing directions for each planting zone. Too many books lump all of the plants together for each state. However, keep in mind that plants do have broad ranges too. Be mindful of coastal area plants. They need to tolerate salt spray.
US Highway 1 – Your state’s registered food trucks
The goal of this organization is to provide “food truck installations” along the Atlantic Flyway for birds following the US highway 1 that goes from Key West MM 0 to Maine. Everyone who registers receives a free place on the website (with a number), a sign with donation, and stars on social media.
References for New Jersey
Most people are not aware of the free (pre-paid with our taxes) the county extension offices in your state. If you have more specific questions about native plants in your landscape, call them. The master gardeners are super friendly and very helpful.
Audubon Society has great information as well. It’s not as specific to each planting zone in Florida but I used it for reference material for my research about the birds.
Florida Key Audubon Society has resources too.
New York State
The purpose of this website is to provide information to help you get started with planting native trees and shrubs. These are free to download and take to your local nursery. There are also free county resources to help you with the landscape on your property.
Click for the New York Planting Plans
This website is unique because I am providing directions for each planting zone. Too many books lump all of the plants together for each state. However, keep in mind that plants do have broad ranges too. Be mindful of coastal area plants. They need to tolerate salt spray.
US Highway 1 – Your state’s registered food trucks
The goal of this organization is to provide “food truck installations” along the Atlantic Flyway for birds following the US highway 1 that goes from Key West MM 0 to Maine. Everyone who registers receives a free place on the website (with a number), a sign with donation, and stars on social media.
References for New York
Most people are not aware of the free (pre-paid with our taxes) the county extension offices in your state. If you have more specific questions about native plants in your landscape, call them. The master gardeners are super friendly and very helpful.
Audubon Society has great information as well. It’s not as specific to each planting zone in Florida but I used it for reference material for my research about the birds.
Florida Key Audubon Society has resources too.
Connecticut
The purpose of this website is to provide information to help you get started with planting native trees and shrubs. These are free to download and take to your local nursery. There are also free county resources to help you with the landscape on your property.
Click for the Connecticut Planting Plans
This website is unique because I am providing directions for each planting zone. Too many books lump all of the plants together for each state. However, keep in mind that plants do have broad ranges too. Be mindful of coastal area plants. They need to tolerate salt spray.
US Highway 1 – Your state’s registered food trucks
The goal of this organization is to provide “food truck installations” along the Atlantic Flyway for birds following the US highway 1 that goes from Key West MM 0 to Maine. Everyone who registers receives a free place on the website (with a number), a sign with donation, and stars on social media.
References for Connecticut
Most people are not aware of the free (pre-paid with our taxes) the county extension offices in your state. If you have more specific questions about native plants in your landscape, call them. The master gardeners are super friendly and very helpful.
Audubon Society has great information as well. It’s not as specific to each planting zone in Florida but I used it for reference material for my research about the birds.
Florida Key Audubon Society has resources too.
Delaware
The purpose of this website is to provide information to help you get started with planting native trees and shrubs. These are free to download and take to your local nursery. There are also free county resources to help you with the landscape on your property.
Click for the Delaware Planting Plans
This website is unique because I am providing directions for each planting zone. Too many books lump all of the plants together for each state. However, keep in mind that plants do have broad ranges too. Be mindful of coastal area plants. They need to tolerate salt spray.
US Highway 1 – Your state’s registered food trucks
The goal of this organization is to provide “food truck installations” along the Atlantic Flyway for birds following the US highway 1 that goes from Key West MM 0 to Maine. Everyone who registers receives a free place on the website (with a number), a sign with donation, and stars on social media.
References for Delaware
Most people are not aware of the free (pre-paid with our taxes) the county extension offices in your state. If you have more specific questions about native plants in your landscape, call them. The master gardeners are super friendly and very helpful.
Audubon Society has great information as well. It’s not as specific to each planting zone in Florida but I used it for reference material for my research about the birds.
Florida Key Audubon Society has resources too.
Massachusetts
The purpose of this website is to provide information to help you get started with planting native trees and shrubs. These are free to download and take to your local nursery. There are also free county resources to help you with the landscape on your property.
Click for the Massachusetts Planting Plans
This website is unique because I am providing directions for each planting zone. Too many books lump all of the plants together for each state. However, keep in mind that plants do have broad ranges too. Be mindful of coastal area plants. They need to tolerate salt spray.
US Highway 1 – Your state’s registered food trucks
The goal of this organization is to provide “food truck installations” along the Atlantic Flyway for birds following the US highway 1 that goes from Key West MM 0 to Maine. Everyone who registers receives a free place on the website (with a number), a sign with donation, and stars on social media.
References for Massachusetts
Most people are not aware of the free (pre-paid with our taxes) the county extension offices in your state. If you have more specific questions about native plants in your landscape, call them. The master gardeners are super friendly and very helpful.
Audubon Society has great information as well. It’s not as specific to each planting zone in Florida but I used it for reference material for my research about the birds.
Florida Key Audubon Society has resources too.
Vermont
The purpose of this website is to provide information to help you get started with planting native trees and shrubs. These are free to download and take to your local nursery. There are also free county resources to help you with the landscape on your property.
Click for the Vermont Planting Plans
This website is unique because I am providing directions for each planting zone. Too many books lump all of the plants together for each state. However, keep in mind that plants do have broad ranges too. Be mindful of coastal area plants. They need to tolerate salt spray.
US Highway 1 – Your state’s registered food trucks
The goal of this organization is to provide “food truck installations” along the Atlantic Flyway for birds following the US highway 1 that goes from Key West MM 0 to Maine. Everyone who registers receives a free place on the website (with a number), a sign with donation, and stars on social media.
References for Vermont
Most people are not aware of the free (pre-paid with our taxes) the county extension offices in your state. If you have more specific questions about native plants in your landscape, call them. The master gardeners are super friendly and very helpful.
Audubon Society has great information as well. It’s not as specific to each planting zone in Florida but I used it for reference material for my research about the birds.
Florida Key Audubon Society has resources too.
Maine
The purpose of this website is to provide information to help you get started with planting native trees and shrubs. These are free to download and take to your local nursery. There are also free county resources to help you with the landscape on your property.
Click for the Maine Planting Plans
This website is unique because I am providing directions for each planting zone. Too many books lump all of the plants together for each state. However, keep in mind that plants do have broad ranges too. Be mindful of coastal area plants. They need to tolerate salt spray.
US Highway 1 – Your state’s registered food trucks
The goal of this organization is to provide “food truck installations” along the Atlantic Flyway for birds following the US highway 1 that goes from Key West MM 0 to Maine. Everyone who registers receives a free place on the website (with a number), a sign with donation, and stars on social media.
References for Maine
Most people are not aware of the free (pre-paid with our taxes) the county extension offices in your state. If you have more specific questions about native plants in your landscape, call them. The master gardeners are super friendly and very helpful.
Audubon Society has great information as well. It’s not as specific to each planting zone in Florida but I used it for reference material for my research about the birds.
Florida Key Audubon Society has resources too.
Additional Resources:
Most people are not aware of the free (pre-paid with our taxes) the county extension offices in your state’s counties. If you have more specific questions about native plants in your landscape, call them. The master gardeners are super friendly and very helpful.
Aubudon Society has great information as well.
Florida Key Aubudon Society has resources too.