Lectures and Presentations

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Butterfly Gardening
Habitat / Wildlife Gardening
Native Plants / Rain Gardens
Monarch Butterflies
Live Butterfly Demonstrations and Major Events.
 


Butterfly Gardening


Eastern tiger swallowtail on coneflower

Butterfly Gardening: This presentation reveals the secrets to establishing and maintaining a productive butterfly garden, Topics include design ideas, plant choices for nectar and larva, life cycle and many proven tips for a beautiful and sustainable garden. 1-1.5 hrs


Habitat / Wildlife Gardening


Certified Habitat Garden

Habitat Gardening: This presentation offers the information you will need to provide the four elements required to restore or create a wildlife habitat. A place where you can attract a greater number of species to your own backyard! 1-1.5 hrs


Native Plants / Rain Gardens


New York Ironweed

Using Native Plants in Your Garden: This dynamic presentation will show you how and why to use native plants in your landscaping projects. Plants native to the soils and climate of your specific area provide the best overall food sources for wildlife such as birds and butterflies but also require less fertilizing, watering and pest control. 1-1.5 hrs


Monarch Butterflies


Monarch on Liatris

The Monarch Butterfly: This presentation covers the amazing life cycle and migration of the monarch butterfly. Learn about milkweed and the over wintering sites in Mexico. Jim and Teresa have been to the over wintering sites and will share some of their experiences and knowledge with you. Monarch tagging information will also be available. 1- 1.5 hrs


Live Butterfly Demonstrations / Major Events


Teresa with Caterpillars

Live Butterfly and Caterpillar Demonstrations: We have a limited booking on live demonstrations from late May through September. Please call in advance to book your needs. 1-2 hrs.


For day long, weekend or week long major events please call for more information.


Live butterfly demonstrations are limited to a 100 mile radius from Walkersville, MD.

Live release can only be done in Maryland using native species.


 

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What plants do you see butterflies laying their eggs on?
 

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