A special feature in October, UC Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners will present “The Backyard is for the Birds” at nine Stanislaus County Library locations.

Locally, they will host the program at the Oakdale Library on Tuesday, Oct. 10 at 6 p.m.; and at the Riverbank Library on Saturday, Oct. 14 at 2 p.m.

A recent study found that seeing or hearing birds can improve your mood and mental well-being for up to eight hours.

All those interested are encouraged to take this free class to learn how to attract birds to your backyard using native plants.

The UC Master Gardeners work in conjunction with the University of California, Agricultural and Natural Resources and the Stanislaus County Library system to offer these unique presentations.