Author Archives: Beverly

Check out the new photo gallery

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Beverly

Be sure to check out our new photo gallery contributed by 16 year old Taylor and her step-mom Megan. Taylor is a nature lover and budding photographer. Thank you to Taylor and Megan for caring about butterflies and nature. We … Continue reading →

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Updated Schedule

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Beverly

Our program schedule has been posted. Be sure to check it out and mark your calendar to join us for these interesting and fun programs and field trips.

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Summer Reading Idea

Posted on July 2, 2011 by Beverly

Chrysalis: Maria Sibylla Merian and the Secrets of Metamorphosis by Kim Todd Check out this book for some interesting summer reading. It is a fascinating story of a woman born in Europe in 1647. At age 13 she painted her first … Continue reading →

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Observations

Posted on May 29, 2011 by Beverly

What are you seeing in your gardens and afield? I am watching my beautiful Plumbago out my window with dainty Cassius blues laying their eggs  and various swallowtails nectaring. My backyard is covered with Gulf Fritillaries flitting about.

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Butterfly Gardening

Posted on May 29, 2011 by Beverly

Let us hear from you – post questions or tips on butterfly gardening

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Welcome

Posted on May 29, 2011 by Beverly

We hope you enjoy our site, whether you are a visitor or a member. We are a chapter of the North American Butterfly Association, dedicated to conserving butterflies and their habits, and we cover the Sarasota county area. Chapter membership … Continue reading →

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