GRAY — Native landscaping staff from Skillin’s Greenhouses in Cumberland will be on hand at the Maine Wildlife Park from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5 for a Landscaping for Wildlife demonstration. They will bring a variety of potted native shrubs, trees and plants suitable for planting in home yards that will provide food and shelter for wildlife.

Songbirds, small mammals and even some reptiles and amphibians can benefit from proper natural food, water and shelter in “micro-habitats” around your home. In addition, these plantings can beautify the property and provide you with windbreaks or heating/cooling benefits.

Skillin’s will also have handouts and other native “wildscaping” information available. You may also visit the wildlife park’s demonstration wildlife garden, and wetlands and wildlife trails to see and learn more about native plants beneficial to Maine wildlife.

Grandparent’s Day will be observed at the park on Sunday, Sept. 6. Grandparents accompanied by their grandchildren will be admitted free; regular entrance fees for all other family members will be in charged.

The Maine Wildlife Parkon Route 26 is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through Nov. 11; visitors must leave the premises by 6 p.m. Admission is free for ages 3 and under; $5 for ages 5-12; $7 for adults and $5 for seniors. For more information, call 657-4977 or visit www.mainewildlifepark.com or www.mefishwildlife.com.