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UPCOMING EVENTS
June 9 & 10 Butterfly & Herb Fair
June 16 Cultivate Your Creativity Workshops

 

Importance of Butterflies

Why are butterflies important?

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Pollination

Butterflies pollinate almost by accident. They usually have a very wide range of flight, so the pollen gleaned off a flower in your yard may end up across town. There has been some research showing that a few of our endangered native plants may be exclusively pollinated by butterflies and could be lost without them. There is much more research needed in this area.

Natural World Connection

Butterflies provide a safe bridge back to the natural world of which we are a part. A butterfly garden gives us a chance to pause in our hurry-up world and provides an opportunity to become a supporter of the creatures around us. Butterflies allow us to witness the miracle of metamorphosis, and that brings out the child in us all.



 

 

Help the Gardens grow by volunteering!

Volunteer Orientations are held the 4th Saturday of each month at 10:00 a.m.

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